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Chetnik Family History

Chetnik 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, Chernin, Chesnick, Hutnik, Cherniak, Cernik, Schenk, Chen

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Where is the Chetnik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chetnik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Chetnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetnik 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Chetnik. 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 51 military records available for the last name Chetnik. For the veterans among your Chetnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chetnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chetnik in 1964 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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