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Chonski Family History

Chonski 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: Choinski, Chokshi, Plonski, Okonski, Wronski, Lonski, Blonski

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Where is the Chonski family from?

You can see how Chonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chonski family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chonski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Chonski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chonski 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 Chonski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chonski. 43% of Chonski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Chonski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Chonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chonski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chonski. For the veterans among your Chonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Chonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chonski in 1966 was 83, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chonski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chonski 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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