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Chenik Family History

Chenik 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: Schenk, Chen, Cheng, Chernick, Chernin, Cherek, Chene, Cheney, Chevis

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Where is the Chenik family from?

You can see how Chenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chenik families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chenik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chenik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenik 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 49 census records available for the last name Chenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenik 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Chenik. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chenik. For the veterans among your Chenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenik lifespan?

Average Chenik life expectancy in 1964 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenik 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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