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Chasin Family History

Chasin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Chazen.

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


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Where is the Chasin family from?

You can see how Chasin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chasin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chasin family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chasin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Chasin families in 1891.
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What did your Chasin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chasin. 25% of Chasin men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Chasin women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chasin were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Chasin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasin 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Chasin. 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 362 military records available for the last name Chasin. For the veterans among your Chasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Chasin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chasin in 1951 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasin 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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