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Chasan Family History

Chasan 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: Hasan, Chaban, Chasin, Chason, Chasen, Chauhan, Chase, Casa, Caban

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Where is the Chasan family from?

You can see how Chasan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chasan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Chasan families living in North Carolina. This was about 89% of all the recorded Chasan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Chasan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasan 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 Chasan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chasan. 20% of Chasan men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Chasan women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chasan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Chasan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasan 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Chasan. 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 117 military records available for the last name Chasan. For the veterans among your Chasan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chasan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chasan in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chasan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasan 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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