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Chaeffer Family History

Chaeffer 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: Schaeffer, Shaeffer, Schaefer, Schaffer, Haefner, Haffer, Schaeffler

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Where is the Chaeffer family from?

You can see how Chaeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaeffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaeffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chaeffer family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaeffer's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Chaeffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaeffer 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 54 census records available for the last name Chaeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaeffer 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 Chaeffer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chaeffer. For the veterans among your Chaeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaeffer lifespan?

Average Chaeffer life expectancy in 1978 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaeffer 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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