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Chanowski Family History

Chanowski 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: Zdanowski, Iwanowski, Ulanowski, Chojnowski, Kochanowski, Janowski

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Where is the Chanowski family from?

You can see how Chanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chanowski family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chanowski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Chanowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanowski 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 172 census records available for the last name Chanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanowski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Chanowski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Chanowski. For the veterans among your Chanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanowski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Chanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chanowski in 1978 was 63, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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