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Chaykin Family History

Chaykin 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: Chaikin, Hankin, Haskin, Chaplin, Chapin, Chain, Harkin, Chattin

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Where is the Chaykin family from?

You can see how Chaykin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaykin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chaykin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chaykin family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaykin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chaykin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaykin 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 Chaykin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaykin. 60% of Chaykin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Chaykin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Chaykin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaykin 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Chaykin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chaykin. For the veterans among your Chaykin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaykin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chaykin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chaykin in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaykin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaykin 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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