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Chesnoff Family History

Chesnoff 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, Christoff, Chesnick, Chesmore, Cheston, Krasnoff, Chesney

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Where is the Chesnoff family from?

You can see how Chesnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesnoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chesnoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesnoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chesnoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesnoff 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 Chesnoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Musician
    100%

What Chesnoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Chesnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesnoff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chesnoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chesnoff. For the veterans among your Chesnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesnoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chesnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chesnoff in 1966 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesnoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesnoff 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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