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Chalenko Family History

Chalenko 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: Calero, Chacko, Chalk, Chwalek, Caliendo, Phalen, Halen, Schlenk

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalenko 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 46 census records available for the last name Chalenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalenko 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chalenko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 5 military records available for the last name Chalenko. For the veterans among your Chalenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalenko lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Chalenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chalenko in 1978 was 66, and 70 in 1991.

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