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Cheiffetz Family History

Cheiffetz 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: Heifetz, Chafetz, Schiffer, Reffett, Pfeiffer, Whiffen, Shifflett

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Where is the Cheiffetz family from?

You can see how Cheiffetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheiffetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheiffetz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cheiffetz's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Cheiffetz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Cheiffetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheiffetz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cheiffetz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cheiffetz. For the veterans among your Cheiffetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheiffetz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Cheiffetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cheiffetz in 1965 was 87, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheiffetz 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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