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Chieks Family History

Chieks 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: Cheeks, Chick, Chiesa, Hicks, Cheek, Chizek, Chipps, Chivers, Thiers

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Where is the Chieks family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chieks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chieks. 100% of Chieks men worked as a Janitor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

What Chieks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Chieks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieks 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 Chieks. 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 Chieks. For the veterans among your Chieks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieks lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Chieks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chieks in 1978 was 58, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieks 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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