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Chaikin Family History

Chaikin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from Yiddish female personal name Khayke a pet form of Khaye meaning ‘life’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chaikin family from?

You can see how Chaikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaikin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chaikin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chaikin families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaikin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chaikin families in 1891.
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What did your Chaikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Credit Draper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaikin. 50% of Chaikin men worked as a Master Credit Draper and 100% of Chaikin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Credit Draper
    50%
  • Dispatch Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chaikin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaikin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chaikin. 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 278 military records available for the last name Chaikin. For the veterans among your Chaikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaikin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chaikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chaikin in 1958 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaikin 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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