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Cheslick Family History

Cheslick 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: Chesnick, Cheslock, Chernick, Eslick, Cieslik, Herrick, Chadwick

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Where is the Cheslick family from?

You can see how Cheslick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheslick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheslick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cheslick families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheslick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheslick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheslick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheslick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheslick. 100% of Cheslick 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 184 census records available for the last name Cheslick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheslick 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cheslick. 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 147 military records available for the last name Cheslick. For the veterans among your Cheslick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheslick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cheslick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cheslick in 1963 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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