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Chanak Family History

Chanak 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: Hanak, Chana, Chang, Crank, Chance, Canal, Chand, Chalk, Chan, Chancy

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Where is the Chanak family from?

You can see how Chanak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chanak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chanak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chanak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanak 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 Chanak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chanak. 50% of Chanak men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Chanak women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Mill Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chanak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Chanak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Chanak. 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 27 military records available for the last name Chanak. For the veterans among your Chanak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Chanak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chanak in 1946 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanak 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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