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Cheifer Family History

Cheifer 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: Pheifer, Reifer, Scheiner, Heier, Chester, Heider, Schleifer, Theiler

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Where is the Cheifer family from?

You can see how Cheifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheifer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cheifer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheifer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cheifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheifer 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 Cheifer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter Laborer
    100%

What Cheifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Cheifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheifer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cheifer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cheifer. For the veterans among your Cheifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheifer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Cheifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cheifer in 1969 was 85, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheifer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheifer 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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