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Chernov Family History

Chernov Surname Meaning

Russian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from a nickname based on the Russian adjective chërnyy ‘black dark’ (see Cherny)

+ the possessive suffix -ov.

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


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Where is the Chernov family from?

You can see how Chernov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chernov families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chernov's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chernov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernov 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 Chernov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chernov. 50% of Chernov men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Chernov women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chernov were Salesman and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Salesgirl
    29%

What Chernov family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Chernov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernov 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Chernov. 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 67 military records available for the last name Chernov. For the veterans among your Chernov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernov lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chernov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chernov in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernov 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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