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Chertock Family History

Chertock 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: Chertok, Charnock, Chernick, Sherlock, Cheslock, Herrick, Shedlock

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Where is the Chertock family from?

You can see how Chertock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chertock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chertock families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chertock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chertock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chertock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chertock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chertock. 100% of Chertock men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Chertock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chertock 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Chertock. 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 31 military records available for the last name Chertock. For the veterans among your Chertock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chertock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Chertock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chertock in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

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