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Cheifitz Family History

Cheifitz 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: Heinitz, Heifetz, Heinritz, Reinitz, Heitz, Chafetz, Heintz, Creitz

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Where is the Cheifitz family from?

You can see how Cheifitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheifitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheifitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheifitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheifitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Cheifitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheifitz 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Cheifitz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cheifitz. For the veterans among your Cheifitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheifitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cheifitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cheifitz in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheifitz 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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