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Checkers Family History

Checkers 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: Hecker, Heckert, Reckers, Cheers, Cheevers, Checketts, Beckers

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Where is the Checkers family from?

You can see how Checkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Checkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Checkers family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkers's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Checkers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkers 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 112 census records available for the last name Checkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkers 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Checkers. 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 43 military records available for the last name Checkers. For the veterans among your Checkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Checkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Checkers in 1970 was 93, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkers 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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