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Chesnik Family History

Chesnik Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Česnik (see Cesnik).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a Slavic word meaning ‘garlic’ (e.g. Ukrainian chasnyk).

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


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Where is the Chesnik family from?

You can see how Chesnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chesnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Chesnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chesnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesnik 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 Chesnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesnik. 45% of Chesnik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chesnik women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chesnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Chesnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesnik 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chesnik. 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 162 military records available for the last name Chesnik. For the veterans among your Chesnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chesnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chesnik in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesnik 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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