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Chenick Family History

Chenick 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: Chernick, Chesnick, Senick, Chick, Chapnick, Henrick, Connick, Honick

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Where is the Chenick family from?

You can see how Chenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chenick families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenick's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chenick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenick 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 Chenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenick. 100% of Chenick women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Chenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Chenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenick 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chenick. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chenick. For the veterans among your Chenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Chenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chenick in 1970 was 94, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenick 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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