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Chakansky Family History

Chakansky 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: Hakanson, Chantry, Dobransky, Lansky, Chernesky, Chancey, Olshansky

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Chakansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakansky 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 Chakansky. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Chakansky. For the veterans among your Chakansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakansky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Chakansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chakansky in 1970 was 82, and 67 in 1989.

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