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Chedekel Family History

Chedekel 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: Cherek, Schenkel, Cheever, Boedeker, Heckel, Cheek, Hedeen, Snedeker

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Where is the Chedekel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chedekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wholesale Slipper Mfg was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chedekel. 100% of Chedekel men worked as a Wholesale Slipper Mfg. .

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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

  • Wholesale Slipper Mfg
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Chedekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedekel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Chedekel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chedekel. For the veterans among your Chedekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedekel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chedekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chedekel in 1957 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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