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Checkan Family History

Checkan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cherian, Check, Heckman, Cherkas, Chauhan, Heck, Chen, Hackman

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Where is the Checkan family from?

You can see how Checkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Checkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Checkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Checkan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Checkan. For the veterans among your Checkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Checkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Checkan in 1971 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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