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Cheffy Family History

Cheffy 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: Cheff, Sheff, Cherry, Cheney, Chieffo, Chery, Cherny, Scheff, Chaffey

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Where is the Cheffy family from?

You can see how Cheffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheffy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cheffy families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheffy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cheffy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheffy 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 Cheffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheffy. 100% of Cheffy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cheffy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Cheffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheffy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cheffy. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cheffy. For the veterans among your Cheffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheffy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Cheffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cheffy in 1970 was 62, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheffy 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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