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Chisek Family History

Chisek 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: Chizek, Cisek, Chase, Cherek, Chick, Chidsey, Hasek, Cizek, Chisley

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Where is the Chisek family from?

You can see how Chisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chisek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chisek families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chisek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chisek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisek 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 Chisek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Chisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Chisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Chisek. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chisek. For the veterans among your Chisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chisek in 1963 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisek 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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