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Chaban Family History

Chaban Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn: occupational name for shepherd from Ukrainian chaban a word of Turkish origin (see Coban ). Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Czaban or Rusyn (from Slovakia) Čaban (see Caban ) cognates of

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


Similar surnames: Chrzan, Caban, Cabal, Laban, Chovan, Haan, Chacon, Haba, Capan

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Where is the Chaban family from?

You can see how Chaban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaban family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chaban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Chaban family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaban's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Chaban families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaban. 30% of Chaban men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Baker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chaban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaban 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Chaban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Chaban. For the veterans among your Chaban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chaban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chaban in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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