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Chaika Family History

Chaika 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: Chupka, Chacko, Chalk, Chain, Chai, Chia, Chiba, Chica, Chadha, Chapa

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Where is the Chaika family from?

You can see how Chaika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaika family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chaika families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Chaika families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaika's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chaika families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaika 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 Chaika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaika. 43% of Chaika men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Chaika women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bar Tender
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Chaika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Chaika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaika 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Chaika. 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 139 military records available for the last name Chaika. For the veterans among your Chaika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaika lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chaika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chaika in 1963 was 60, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaika 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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