Check Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Check Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Check family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 9
Agricultural Labourer 7
Independent 6
Dress Maker 5
Brick Layer 5
Hair Dresser 5
Carpenter 4
Silk Weaver 3
Cord Wainer 2
Publican 1
Private Royal Mariner 1
Bricklayer 1
Carpenter & Journeyman 1
Carpenter Apprentice 1
Printer Apprentice 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Tailor Journeyman 1
Shoe Maker 1
Chimming Maker 1
Shop Keeper 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Ind 1
Washerwoman 1
Ag Labourer 1
Labourer 1

Check Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chick 80% 11,680
2 Cheek 80% 3,862
3 Check 100% 2,198
4 Chuck 80% 1,239
5 Chack 80% 200

Did you know?

The surname Check is the 3rd most popular variant of Chick.

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