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Chertkoff Family History

Chertkoff 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, Heithoff, Hartkopf, Chertok, Shroff, Charton, Christoff

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Where is the Chertkoff family from?

You can see how Chertkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chertkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chertkoff families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chertkoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chertkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chertkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Chertkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chertkoff 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Chertkoff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chertkoff. For the veterans among your Chertkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chertkoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chertkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chertkoff in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chertkoff 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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