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Chieff Family History

Chieff 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: Chieffo, Cheff, Schiff, Cliff, Sheff, Chiesa, Schoeff, Shiff, Scheff

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Where is the Chieff family from?

You can see how Chieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chieff family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chieff's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Chieff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieff 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 86 census records available for the last name Chieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Chieff. 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 150 military records available for the last name Chieff. For the veterans among your Chieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieff lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Chieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chieff in 1987 was 93, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieff 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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