This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chasnoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chasnoff Family History

Chasnoff 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, Krasnoff, Charnock, Christoff, Danoff, Granoff, Tarnoff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chasnoff family from?

You can see how Chasnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasnoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chasnoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chasnoff family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chasnoff's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Chasnoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasnoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chasnoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chasnoff. 67% of Chasnoff men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Chasnoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chasnoff were Shoemaker and Dressmaker.

View Census Data for Chasnoff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Shoemaker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Poultywoman
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

What Chasnoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Chasnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasnoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chasnoff

Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Chasnoff. 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.

View all Chasnoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Chasnoff. For the veterans among your Chasnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chasnoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chasnoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Chasnoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chasnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chasnoff in 1968 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chasnoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasnoff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chasnoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial