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Chasanoff Family History

Chasanoff 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: Chernoff, Casano, Casanova, Krasnoff, Charnock, Castano, Hasan

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Where is the Chasanoff family from?

You can see how Chasanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasanoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chasanoff families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chasanoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chasanoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasanoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chasanoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Designer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chasanoff. 100% of Chasanoff women worked as a Designer. .

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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 1940

  • Designer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Chasanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasanoff 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Chasanoff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Chasanoff. For the veterans among your Chasanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasanoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chasanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chasanoff in 1966 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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