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Cheslek Family History

Cheslek 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: Chesley, Chesler, Chester, Cherek, Hesley, Chisley, Chwalek, Cheek

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Where is the Cheslek family from?

You can see how Cheslek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheslek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheslek family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cheslek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cheslek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheslek 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 Cheslek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheslek. 100% of Cheslek 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
    100%

What Cheslek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Cheslek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheslek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cheslek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cheslek. For the veterans among your Cheslek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheslek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cheslek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cheslek in 1969 was 63, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheslek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheslek 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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