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Chernoff Family History

Chernoff Surname Meaning

Jewish: westernized form of Chernov.

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


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Where is the Chernoff family from?

You can see how Chernoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chernoff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 97 Chernoff families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chernoff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Chernoff families in 1911.
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What did your Chernoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chernoff. 100% of Chernoff men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 72% of Chernoff 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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Chernoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chernoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chernoff. 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 581 military records available for the last name Chernoff. For the veterans among your Chernoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernoff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chernoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chernoff in 1955 was 33, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernoff 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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