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Chaban Family History

Chaban Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn: occupational name for shepherd from Ukrainian chaban a word of Turkish origin (see Coban).

Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Czaban or Rusyn (from Slovakia) Čaban (see Caban).

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


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Where is the Chaban family from?

You can see how Chaban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaban family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chaban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Chaban families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chaban's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Chaban families in 1911.
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What did your Chaban ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chaban. 70% of Chaban men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chaban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaban 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Chaban. 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 132 military records available for the last name Chaban. For the veterans among your Chaban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chaban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chaban in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaban 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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