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Chilek Family History

Chilek 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: Chizek, Chiles, Child, Chipley, Chalk, Cherek, Chick, Cizek, Chisley

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Where is the Chilek family from?

You can see how Chilek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chilek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chilek families living in Texas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Chilek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chilek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chilek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chilek. 84% of Chilek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chilek women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Chilek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Chilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Chilek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chilek. For the veterans among your Chilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chilek in 1964 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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