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Chekan Family History

Chekan 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: Chen, Cherian, Shean, Crehan, Chan, Phelan, Crean, Whelan, Cregan

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Where is the Chekan family from?

You can see how Chekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chekan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chekan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chekan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chekan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chekan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chekan. 75% of Chekan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chekan women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chekan were Janitor and Maid. .

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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
    75%
  • Janitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Chekan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Chekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chekan. 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 93 military records available for the last name Chekan. For the veterans among your Chekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chekan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chekan in 1962 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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