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Chertoff Family History

Chertoff 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: Chernoff, Chertok, Shroff, Charton, Christoff, Sherriff, Harloff

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Where is the Chertoff family from?

You can see how Chertoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chertoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chertoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chertoff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chertoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chertoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chertoff 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 Chertoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chertoff. 37% of Chertoff men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Chertoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chertoff were Owner and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Cashier
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Chertoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Chertoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chertoff 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Chertoff. 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 148 military records available for the last name Chertoff. For the veterans among your Chertoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chertoff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chertoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chertoff in 1955 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chertoff 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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