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Chenosky Family History

Chenosky 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, Chesky, Shenoy, Cheney, Chenery, Bernosky, Chenot

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Where is the Chenosky family from?

You can see how Chenosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chenosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chenosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chenosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenosky 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 99 census records available for the last name Chenosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenosky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chenosky. 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 52 military records available for the last name Chenosky. For the veterans among your Chenosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenosky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chenosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chenosky in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenosky 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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