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Chakalis Family History

Chakalis Name 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: Challis, Charles, Chaplin, Hakala, Kalis, Chavarin, Chellis, Canales

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Where is the Chakalis family from?

You can see how Chakalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chakalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chakalis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chakalis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chakalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chakalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chakalis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chakalis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Chakalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakalis 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chakalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Chakalis. For the veterans among your Chakalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakalis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chakalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chakalis in 1972 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

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