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Calesnick Family History

Calesnick 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, Lesnick, Lesnik, Rasnick, Chernick, Lesniak, Lennick

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Calesnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calesnick 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Calesnick. 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 7 military records available for the last name Calesnick. For the veterans among your Calesnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calesnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Calesnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Calesnick in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

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