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Checa Family History

Checa Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Checa a place in Jaén province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Checa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Checa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Checa families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Checa's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Checa families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Checa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checa 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Checa. 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 17 military records available for the last name Checa. For the veterans among your Checa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Checa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Checa in 1977 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checa 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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