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Chasens Family History

Chasens 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: Chasen, Chaves, Chase, Havens, Hasen, Clasen, Cassens, Chazen, Hagens

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Where is the Chasens family from?

You can see how Chasens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chasens family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chasens's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chasens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chasens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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What Chasens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Chasens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasens 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chasens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chasens. For the veterans among your Chasens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasens lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Chasens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chasens in 1976 was 85, and 97 in 2004.

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