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Chesky Family History

Chesky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Český: ethnic name for someone from Bohemia a Czech (see Cech).

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


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Where is the Chesky family from?

You can see how Chesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Chesky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chesky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesky 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 Chesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesky. 40% of Chesky men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chesky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesky were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Chesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesky 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Chesky. 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 196 military records available for the last name Chesky. For the veterans among your Chesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chesky in 1959 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesky 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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