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Chefetz Family History

Chefetz 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: Chafetz, Heifetz, Sheetz, Scheetz, Chevez, Hertz, Schuetz, Chez

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Where is the Chefetz family from?

You can see how Chefetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chefetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chefetz families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Chefetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chefetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chefetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chefetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chefetz. 100% of Chefetz men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Chefetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Chefetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chefetz 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Chefetz. 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 130 military records available for the last name Chefetz. For the veterans among your Chefetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chefetz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Chefetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chefetz in 1968 was 71, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chefetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chefetz 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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