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Chonovsky Family History

Chonovsky 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, Hajovsky, Janovsky, Pavlovsky, Chernesky, Borofsky

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Chonovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonovsky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chonovsky. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Chonovsky. For the veterans among your Chonovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonovsky lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Chonovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chonovsky in 1980 was 84, and 87 in 1988.

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