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Chikas Family History

Chikas 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: Chicas, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chipps, Nikas, Cherkas, Gikas

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Where is the Chikas family from?

You can see how Chikas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chikas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chikas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chikas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chikas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chikas 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 36 census records available for the last name Chikas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chikas 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Chikas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chikas. For the veterans among your Chikas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chikas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Chikas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chikas in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chikas 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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