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Chakofsky Family History

Chakofsky 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: Makovsky, Hajovsky, Kofsky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Janofsky, Makowsky

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Where is the Chakofsky family from?

You can see how Chakofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chakofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chakofsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chakofsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chakofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chakofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Chakofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakofsky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chakofsky. 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 41 military records available for the last name Chakofsky. For the veterans among your Chakofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakofsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Chakofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chakofsky in 1969 was 73, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chakofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chakofsky 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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