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Chehansky Family History

Chehansky 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: Chernesky, Olshansky, Shemanski, Chesky, Cheaney, Chantry, Heaney

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Where is the Chehansky family from?

You can see how Chehansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chehansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chehansky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chehansky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chehansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chehansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chehansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Chehansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chehansky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chehansky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chehansky. For the veterans among your Chehansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chehansky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Chehansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chehansky in 1966 was 92, and 80 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chehansky 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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