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Chelewski Family History

Chelewski 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: Chmielewski, Zalewski, Cholewinski, Sulewski, Czyzewski, Cielinski

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Where is the Chelewski family from?

You can see how Chelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chelewski families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chelewski's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chelewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelewski. 100% of Chelewski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Chelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelewski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chelewski. 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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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Chelewski. For the veterans among your Chelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelewski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chelewski in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

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