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Chylek Family History

Chylek 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: Cuyler, Chalk, Cherek, Chwalek, Cheek, Chizek, Hyjek, Hylen, Hynek

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Where is the Chylek family from?

You can see how Chylek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chylek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chylek family living in Florida. This was about 20% of all the recorded Chylek's in USA. Florida and 4 other states had the highest population of Chylek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Chylek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chylek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chylek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Chylek. For the veterans among your Chylek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chylek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Chylek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chylek in 1966 was 87, and 73 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chylek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chylek 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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