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Chickory Family History

Chickory Surname 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: Hickory, Chacko, Checkley, Chico, Victory, Chick, Vickery, Hickey

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Where is the Chickory family from?

You can see how Chickory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chickory family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chickory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chickory families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chickory's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chickory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chickory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Chickory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chickory 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chickory. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Chickory. For the veterans among your Chickory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chickory lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Chickory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chickory in 1968 was 59, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chickory ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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