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Chaplinski Family History

Chaplinski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Czaplinski. In some cases possibly also a variant transliteration of Ukrainian and Belorussian Chaplinsky or Chaplynsky: patronymic from the nickname Chaplya ‘heron stork’ (see Chaplin) with the suffix -sky.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chaplinski family from?

You can see how Chaplinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaplinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chaplinski families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chaplinski's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Chaplinski families in 1920.
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What did your Chaplinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaplinski. 43% of Chaplinski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Upholsterer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Chaplinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Chaplinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaplinski 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Chaplinski. 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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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Chaplinski. For the veterans among your Chaplinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaplinski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chaplinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chaplinski in 1959 was 42, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaplinski 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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