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Chankin Family History

Chankin Name 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: Hankin, Chaikin, Chanin, Haskin, Chaplin, Chapin, Chain, Harkin

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Where is the Chankin family from?

You can see how Chankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chankin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chankin families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chankin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chankin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chankin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chankin. 50% of Chankin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chankin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Chankin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Chankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chankin 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Chankin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Chankin. For the veterans among your Chankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chankin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Chankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chankin in 1969 was 67, and 53 in 2003.

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