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Chinsky Family History

Chinsky 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: Shinsky, Chidsey, Minsky, Kuchinsky, Linsky, Glinsky, Choinski

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Where is the Chinsky family from?

You can see how Chinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chinsky family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chinsky's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Chinsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chinsky 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 Chinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chinsky. 24% of Chinsky men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    24%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

What Chinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chinsky 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Chinsky. 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 74 military records available for the last name Chinsky. For the veterans among your Chinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinsky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chinsky in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chinsky 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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