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Chirka Family History

Chirka 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: Chupka, Cira, Chiara, Chorba, Chick, Chiesa, Chia, Chiba, Chica

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Where is the Chirka family from?

You can see how Chirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chirka family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chirka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Chirka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirka 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 157 census records available for the last name Chirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chirka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chirka. For the veterans among your Chirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Chirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chirka in 1972 was 62, and 68 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chirka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirka 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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