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Chrosniak Family History

Chrosniak 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: Christian, Chronis, Chesnick, Cherniak, Chrobak, Caronia, Rosiak

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Where is the Chrosniak family from?

You can see how Chrosniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrosniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chrosniak families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Chrosniak's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Chrosniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrosniak 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 Chrosniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chrosniak. 50% of Chrosniak men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Chrosniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Chrosniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrosniak 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chrosniak. 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 107 military records available for the last name Chrosniak. For the veterans among your Chrosniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrosniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chrosniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chrosniak in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chrosniak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrosniak 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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