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Chelensky Family History

Chelensky 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: Selensky, Chernesky, Belinsky, Wilensky, Cielinski, Helinski

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Where is the Chelensky family from?

You can see how Chelensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chelensky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelensky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chelensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelensky 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 Chelensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Chelensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelensky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chelensky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chelensky. For the veterans among your Chelensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelensky lifespan?

Average Chelensky life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelensky 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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