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Checovich Family History

Checovich 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: Hecimovich, Crnkovich, Perovich, Chenowith, Choice, Chernick

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Where is the Checovich family from?

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

What did your Checovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Checovich. 100% of Checovich 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Checovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checovich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Checovich. 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 30 military records available for the last name Checovich. For the veterans among your Checovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checovich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Checovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Checovich in 1968 was 52, and 76 in 2003.

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