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Chelchowski Family History

Chelchowski 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: Czechowski, Cichowski, Chlebowski, Piechowski, Obuchowski, Stachowski

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Where is the Chelchowski family from?

You can see how Chelchowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelchowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chelchowski families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chelchowski's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chelchowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelchowski 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 109 census records available for the last name Chelchowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelchowski 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Chelchowski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chelchowski. For the veterans among your Chelchowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelchowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chelchowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chelchowski in 1964 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelchowski 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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