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Chernof Family History

Chernof 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, Chernow, Chernin, Cherney, Cherne, Cherny, Hernon, Chertok

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Where is the Chernof family from?

You can see how Chernof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chernof family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chernof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chernof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chernof ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chernof ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Chernof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernof 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chernof. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chernof. For the veterans among your Chernof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernof lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Chernof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chernof in 1972 was 90, and 63 in 2000.

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