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Chotkin Family History

Chotkin 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: Chopin, Botkin, Hoskin, Chattin, Slotkin, Chatwin, Plotkin, Hopkin

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Where is the Chotkin family from?

You can see how Chotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chotkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chotkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chotkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chotkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chotkin 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 13 census records available for the last name Chotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chotkin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chotkin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chotkin. For the veterans among your Chotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chotkin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Chotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chotkin in 1987 was 78, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chotkin 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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