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Chirkoff Family History

Chirkoff 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, Shroff, Christoff, Harloff, Minkoff, Schroff, Markoff

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Where is the Chirkoff family from?

You can see how Chirkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirkoff family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chirkoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chirkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chirkoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Chirkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirkoff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Chirkoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chirkoff. For the veterans among your Chirkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirkoff lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Chirkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chirkoff in 1989 was 87, and 65 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirkoff 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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