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Chonsky Family History

Chonsky 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, Chesky, Plonsky, Shinsky, Chonko, Chon, Chong, Conway

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Where is the Chonsky family from?

You can see how Chonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chonsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chonsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chonsky 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 66 census records available for the last name Chonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonsky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Chonsky. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chonsky. For the veterans among your Chonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Chonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chonsky in 1962 was 70, and 46 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chonsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chonsky 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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