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Chiek Family History

Chiek 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: Chick, Cheek, Chizek, Chien, Schiek, Chiem, Chi, Chae, Child, Cleek

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Where is the Chiek family from?

You can see how Chiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Chiek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Chiek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chiek families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiek 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 183 census records available for the last name Chiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Chiek. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chiek. For the veterans among your Chiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Chiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chiek in 1966 was 94, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiek 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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