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Chaffi Family History

Chaffi 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: Chaffin, Schaff, Chai, Shafi, Haff, Cioffi, Chaffee, Chaffey

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Where is the Chaffi family from?

You can see how Chaffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaffi family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaffi's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Chaffi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chaffi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Chaffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffi 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chaffi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chaffi. For the veterans among your Chaffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffi lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Chaffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chaffi in 1985 was 72, and 50 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffi 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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