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Chaiken Family History

Chaiken Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Chaikin.

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


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Where is the Chaiken family from?

You can see how Chaiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaiken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chaiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chaiken family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chaiken's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Chaiken families in 1891.
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What did your Chaiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaiken. 100% of Chaiken men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Chaiken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chaiken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chaiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaiken 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Chaiken. 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 202 military records available for the last name Chaiken. For the veterans among your Chaiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaiken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chaiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chaiken in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaiken 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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