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Chansky Family History

Chansky 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: Chantry, Lansky, Chancey, Chancy, Chaney, Plansky, Dansky, Umansky

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Where is the Chansky family from?

You can see how Chansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chansky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chansky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chansky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chansky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chansky 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 Chansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chansky. 32% of Chansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chansky women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Chansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chansky 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Chansky. 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 127 military records available for the last name Chansky. For the veterans among your Chansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chansky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chansky in 1962 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chansky 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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