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Cheffey Family History

Cheffey 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: Chaffey, Sheffey, Coffey, Cheney, Chesley, Cherney, Steffey, Chesney

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Where is the Cheffey family from?

You can see how Cheffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheffey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cheffey families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cheffey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheffey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheffey 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 Cheffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Market Garden and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheffey. 34% of Cheffey men worked as a Labourer Market Garden and 100% of Cheffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer Market Garden
    34%
  • General Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Carter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cheffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Cheffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheffey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Cheffey. 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 134 military records available for the last name Cheffey. For the veterans among your Cheffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheffey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cheffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cheffey in 1968 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheffey 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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