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Chilkewitz Family History

Chilkewitz 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: Chickering, Smilowitz, Chillemi, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Hilkert

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Chilkewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilkewitz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Chilkewitz. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Chilkewitz. For the veterans among your Chilkewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilkewitz lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Chilkewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chilkewitz in 1982 was 91, and 84 in 2001.

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