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Chetkin Family History

Chetkin 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: Chernin, Henkin, Chattin, Heskin, Chatwin, Etkin, Shatkin, Chaikin

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Where is the Chetkin family from?

You can see how Chetkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chetkin families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chetkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chetkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Chetkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chetkin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chetkin. For the veterans among your Chetkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chetkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chetkin in 1964 was 57, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chetkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetkin 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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