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Chaefer Family History

Chaefer 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: Schaefer, Shaefer, Chander, Cheever, Chalker, Schaffer, Hafer

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Where is the Chaefer family from?

You can see how Chaefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chaefer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chaefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chaefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Chaefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaefer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Chaefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Chaefer. For the veterans among your Chaefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaefer lifespan?

Average Chaefer life expectancy in 1993 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaefer 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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