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Chedaker Family History

Chedaker 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: Snedaker, Chevalier, Creamer, Cleaver, Landaker, Chester, Shearer

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Where is the Chedaker family from?

You can see how Chedaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chedaker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chedaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chedaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedaker 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 9 census records available for the last name Chedaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedaker 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 Chedaker. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chedaker. For the veterans among your Chedaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedaker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Chedaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chedaker in 1975 was 67, and 79 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedaker 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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