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Chernow Family History

Chernow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Russian and Jewish Chernov. Compare Chernoff.

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


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Where is the Chernow family from?

You can see how Chernow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chernow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Chernow families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chernow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Chernow families in 1911.
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What did your Chernow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chernow. 48% of Chernow men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Chernow women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chernow were Attendant and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Chernow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Chernow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernow 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Chernow. 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 198 military records available for the last name Chernow. For the veterans among your Chernow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chernow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chernow in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernow 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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