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Chiklas Family History

Chiklas 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: Miklas, Cwikla, Chicas, Childs, Chiles, Niklas, Charles, Child, Vilas

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Where is the Chiklas family from?

You can see how Chiklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiklas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chiklas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiklas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chiklas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiklas 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 14 census records available for the last name Chiklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiklas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chiklas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chiklas. For the veterans among your Chiklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiklas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Chiklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chiklas in 1987 was 97, and 92 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiklas 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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