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Chasen Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Chazen .

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


Similar surnames: Chasin, Chason, Hasen, Chazen, Hasan, Hase, Hausen, Hagen, Hason

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Where is the Chasen family from?

You can see how Chasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Chasen families living in Suffolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Chasen's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Chasen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chasen. 100% of Chasen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasen 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 Chasen. 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 365 military records available for the last name Chasen. For the veterans among your Chasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chasen in 1955 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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