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Chelnick Family History

Chelnick 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: Chernick, Chesnick, Chapnick, Zelnick, Cherniak, Helmick, Hennick

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Where is the Chelnick family from?

You can see how Chelnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chelnick family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelnick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chelnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chelnick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Chelnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelnick 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chelnick. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chelnick. For the veterans among your Chelnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelnick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Chelnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chelnick in 1966 was 42, and 77 in 1998.

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