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Chelak Family History

Chelak 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: Cheak, Chalk, Cherek, Phelan, Pelak, Selak, Bielak, Whelan, Cheek

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Where is the Chelak family from?

You can see how Chelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chelak families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chelak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chelak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chelak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelak. 50% of Chelak men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Chelak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Chelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelak 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chelak. 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 80 military records available for the last name Chelak. For the veterans among your Chelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chelak in 1966 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelak 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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