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Chekow Family History

Chekow 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: Chew, Chow, Chernow, Chenot, Rekow, Checo, Chon, Cho, Herod, Heron

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Where is the Chekow family from?

You can see how Chekow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chekow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chekow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chekow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chekow 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 8 census records available for the last name Chekow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chekow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chekow. For the veterans among your Chekow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Chekow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chekow in 1966 was 70, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chekow 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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