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Chesloff Family History

Chesloff Surname 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, Cheslock, Egloff, Christoff, Chesley, Harloff, Chesmore

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Where is the Chesloff family from?

You can see how Chesloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesloff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Chesloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chesloff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chesloff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chesloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesloff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chesloff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Furrier
    100%

What Chesloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Chesloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesloff 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 Chesloff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Chesloff. For the veterans among your Chesloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesloff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Chesloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chesloff in 1968 was 63, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesloff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesloff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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