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Cheifetz Family History

Cheifetz 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, Heinitz, Heitz, Chaidez, Chairez, Sheetz, Scheetz

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Where is the Cheifetz family from?

You can see how Cheifetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheifetz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cheifetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Cheifetz families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cheifetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheifetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheifetz 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 Cheifetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheifetz. 60% of Cheifetz men worked as a Musician and 100% of Cheifetz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Musician
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cheifetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Cheifetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheifetz 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Cheifetz. 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 93 military records available for the last name Cheifetz. For the veterans among your Cheifetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheifetz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Cheifetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cheifetz in 1957 was 65, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheifetz 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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