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Chonowski Family History

Chonowski 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: Chojnowski, Ogonowski, Bronowski, Klonowski, Gronowski, Hojnowski

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Where is the Chonowski family from?

You can see how Chonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chonowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chonowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chonowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chonowski 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 Chonowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chonowski. 100% of Chonowski men worked as a Painter and 100% of Chonowski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chonowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Chonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonowski 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chonowski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chonowski. For the veterans among your Chonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chonowski in 1964 was 68, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chonowski 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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