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Cheselka Family History

Cheselka 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: Veselka, Chesla, Cherek, Chesley, Cheek, Cretella, Cassella, Cesena

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Where is the Cheselka family from?

You can see how Cheselka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheselka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cheselka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cheselka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cheselka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheselka 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 Cheselka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Officer Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheselka. 34% of Cheselka men worked as a Porter and 100% of Cheselka women worked as an Officer Cleaner.

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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

  • Porter
    34%
  • Day Work
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Officer Cleaner
    100%

What Cheselka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Cheselka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheselka 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cheselka. 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 74 military records available for the last name Cheselka. For the veterans among your Cheselka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheselka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cheselka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cheselka in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheselka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheselka 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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