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Chenicek Family History

Chenicek 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: Chernick, Chesnick, Chenier, Choice, Senick, Chance, Cherek, Chick

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Where is the Chenicek family from?

You can see how Chenicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenicek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chenicek families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chenicek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chenicek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenicek 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 85 census records available for the last name Chenicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenicek 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Chenicek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chenicek. For the veterans among your Chenicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenicek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Chenicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chenicek in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenicek 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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