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Chiffert Family History

Chiffert 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: Schiffer, Schaffert, Hoffert, Shiffer, Scheffert, Eiffert, Seiffert

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Where is the Chiffert family from?

You can see how Chiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiffert family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chiffert family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiffert's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Chiffert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Chiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiffert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chiffert. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chiffert. For the veterans among your Chiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiffert lifespan?

Average Chiffert life expectancy in 1992 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiffert 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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