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Checkel Family History

Checkel 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: Heckel, Scheckel, Checkley, Seckel, Steckel, Crackel, Schenkel

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Where is the Checkel family from?

You can see how Checkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Checkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Checkel families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Checkel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Checkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Checkel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Checkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Checkel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Checkel. For the veterans among your Checkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Checkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Checkel in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

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