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Chieslak Family History

Chieslak 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: Cieslak, Chiesa, Cieslik, Ciesla, Chesla, Chesley, Chisley, Bielak

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Where is the Chieslak family from?

You can see how Chieslak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieslak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chieslak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chieslak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chieslak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieslak 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 42 census records available for the last name Chieslak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieslak 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 Chieslak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chieslak. For the veterans among your Chieslak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieslak lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Chieslak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chieslak in 1985 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieslak 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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