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Chesla Family History

Chesla Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Cieśla (see Ciesla).

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


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Where is the Chesla family from?

You can see how Chesla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chesla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Chesla families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chesla's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chesla families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Chesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesla 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chesla. 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 222 military records available for the last name Chesla. For the veterans among your Chesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesla lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chesla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Chesla in 1959 was 48, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesla 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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