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Chalnick Family History

Chalnick 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: Chapnick, Chadwick, Charnock, Chernick, Chesnick, Harnick, Chadick

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Where is the Chalnick family from?

You can see how Chalnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chalnick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chalnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalnick 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 74 census records available for the last name Chalnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalnick 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chalnick. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chalnick. For the veterans among your Chalnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalnick lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Chalnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chalnick in 1978 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalnick 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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