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Chackan Family History

Chackan 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: Chauhan, Hackman, Chacko, Chapman, Chatman, Chaikin, Chaban, Chacon

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Where is the Chackan family from?

You can see how Chackan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chackan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chackan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Chackan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chackan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chackan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chackan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chackan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chackan. 100% of Chackan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chackan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Chackan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chackan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chackan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chackan. For the veterans among your Chackan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chackan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Chackan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chackan in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chackan 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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