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Chalkus Family History

Chalkus 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: Malkus, Chalk, Chelius, Chalker, Chaloux, Challis, Balkus, Chavous

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Where is the Chalkus family from?

You can see how Chalkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chalkus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chalkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chalkus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Chalkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalkus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chalkus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chalkus. For the veterans among your Chalkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalkus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Chalkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chalkus in 1972 was 68, and 73 in 1999.

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