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Chestek Family History

Chestek 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: Chester, Cherek, Chesley, Hester, Cheek, Cheston, Chesney, Chertok

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Where is the Chestek family from?

You can see how Chestek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chestek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chestek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chestek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Chestek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chestek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chestek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chestek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chestek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Chestek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chestek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chestek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chestek. For the veterans among your Chestek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chestek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Chestek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chestek in 1959 was 48, and 85 in 2003.

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