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Chehock Family History

Chehock 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: Chock, Check, Cheslock, Heck, Hock, Shedlock, Charnock, Chernick

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Where is the Chehock family from?

You can see how Chehock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chehock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chehock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Chehock families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chehock's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chehock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chehock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chehock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chehock. 50% of Chehock men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Chehock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chehock 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chehock. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chehock. For the veterans among your Chehock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chehock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Chehock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chehock in 1968 was 96, and 91 in 2001.

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