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Chonoski Family History

Chonoski 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: Chojnowski, Choinski, Chokshi, Ogonowski, Chontos, Bronowski, Plonski

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Where is the Chonoski family from?

You can see how Chonoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chonoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chonoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chonoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chonoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chonoski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Chonoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonoski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chonoski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chonoski. For the veterans among your Chonoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonoski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chonoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chonoski in 1972 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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