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Chavkin Family History

Chavkin 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: Chaikin, Hankin, Haskin, Chaplin, Chapin, Chain, Harkin, Chavarin

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Where is the Chavkin family from?

You can see how Chavkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chavkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Chavkin families living in Hampshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Chavkin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chavkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavkin 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 Chavkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavkin. 60% of Chavkin men worked as a Knitter and 100% of Chavkin women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Knitter
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Chavkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Chavkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavkin 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Chavkin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Chavkin. For the veterans among your Chavkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chavkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chavkin in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavkin 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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