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Chelinsky Family History

Chelinsky 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: Belinsky, Cielinski, Helinski, Selinsky, Zelinsky, Zielinski

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Where is the Chelinsky family from?

You can see how Chelinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chelinsky family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chelinsky's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Chelinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelinsky 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 56 census records available for the last name Chelinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelinsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Chelinsky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chelinsky. For the veterans among your Chelinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelinsky lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Chelinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chelinsky in 1986 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelinsky 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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