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First Chief Family History

First Chief 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: Fritchie, Fischer, Hirschler, Kirschke, Fischel, Frutchey, Kirschner

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Where is the First Chief family from?

You can see how First Chief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The First Chief family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 First Chief family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded First Chief's in USA. Montana had the highest population of First Chief families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the First Chief 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 266 census records available for the last name First Chief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, First Chief 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 13 immigration records available for the last name First Chief. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name First Chief. For the veterans among your First Chief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average First Chief lifespan?

Average First Chief life expectancy in 2000 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your First Chief 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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