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Checkush Family History

Checkush 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: Checkley, Chelius, Check, Cherkas, Cheeks, Heck, Cech, Chacko

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Where is the Checkush family from?

You can see how Checkush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkush family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkush's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Checkush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkush 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 12 census records available for the last name Checkush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkush 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Checkush. 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 27 military records available for the last name Checkush. For the veterans among your Checkush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkush lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Checkush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Checkush in 1970 was 48, and 70 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkush 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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