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Chakan Family History

Chakan 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: Chaban, Chauhan, Hasan, Caban, Haan, Cavan, Hagan, Shahan, Chapin

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Where is the Chakan family from?

You can see how Chakan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chakan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chakan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Chakan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chakan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chakan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chakan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chakan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chakan. 43% of Chakan men worked as a Miner and 100% of Chakan women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Attendant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chakan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Chakan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chakan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Chakan. For the veterans among your Chakan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Chakan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Chakan in 1952 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chakan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chakan 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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