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Chetrick Family History

Chetrick 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: Hetrick, Herrick, Chernick, Henrick, Chesnick, Petrick, Chittick

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Where is the Chetrick family from?

You can see how Chetrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chetrick families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Chetrick families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chetrick's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chetrick families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Chetrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetrick 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chetrick. 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 Chetrick. For the veterans among your Chetrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetrick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Chetrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chetrick in 1968 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetrick 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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