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Cheslock Family History

Cheslock Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Cieslik or German Tscheslog a surname of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Cheslock family from?

You can see how Cheslock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheslock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cheslock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Cheslock families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Cheslock's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cheslock families in 1911.
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What did your Cheslock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Arce Son Pre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cheslock. 80% of Cheslock men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Cheslock women worked as an Arce Son Pre.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    80%
  • Arce Son Pre
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Arce Son Pre
    100%

What Cheslock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cheslock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheslock 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Cheslock. 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 787 military records available for the last name Cheslock. For the veterans among your Cheslock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheslock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cheslock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cheslock in 1948 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheslock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheslock 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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