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Chaikoff Family History

Chaikoff 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: Chacko, Christoff, Chernoff, Harloff, Novikoff, Chaikin, Markoff

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Chaikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaikoff 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Chaikoff. 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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There are 90 military records available for the last name Chaikoff. For the veterans among your Chaikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaikoff lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Chaikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chaikoff in 1946 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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