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Chalawsky Family History

Chalawsky 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: Calaway, Chalkley, Lansky, Halsey, Zalewski, Clasby, Chernesky, Lasky

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Where is the Chalawsky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalawsky 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 Chalawsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalawsky. 100% of Chalawsky men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Chalawsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Chalawsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalawsky 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chalawsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chalawsky. For the veterans among your Chalawsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalawsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Chalawsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chalawsky in 1964 was 66, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalawsky 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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