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Chaefsky Family History

Chaefsky Surname 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: Chesky, Chaffey, Haessly, Chasey, Shasky, Chae, Caesar, Chausse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Chaefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaefsky 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chaefsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Chaefsky. For the veterans among your Chaefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaefsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Chaefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chaefsky in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 1997.

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