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Chirik Family History

Chirik 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: Chirico, Cherek, Chick, Chris, Chizek, Shirk, Cherin, Jirik, Chirco

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Where is the Chirik family from?

You can see how Chirik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chirik families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chirik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chirik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirik 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 Chirik ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Chirik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Chirik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirik 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Chirik. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chirik. For the veterans among your Chirik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Chirik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chirik in 1974 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chirik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirik 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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