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Chertok Family History

Chertok Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): nickname for a wicked man a diminutive of East Slavic chort chert ‘devil’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cherny, Cherek, Herod, Charo, Shero, Herzog, Curto, Charton, Chernow

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Where is the Chertok family from?

You can see how Chertok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chertok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chertok families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Chertok's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chertok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chertok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chertok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chertok. 34% of Chertok men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Chertok women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chertok were Laborer and Sales Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Ceiling Artist
    17%
  • Upholsterer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Chertok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chertok 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Chertok. 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 108 military records available for the last name Chertok. For the veterans among your Chertok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chertok lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chertok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chertok in 1964 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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