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Chieffe Family History

Chieffe 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, Schieffer, Cliffe, Schiffer, Schiff, Cliff, Sheff

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Where is the Chieffe family from?

You can see how Chieffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chieffe family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chieffe's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Chieffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieffe 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 Chieffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nursemaid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chieffe. 100% of Chieffe women worked as a Nursemaid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nursemaid
    100%

What Chieffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Chieffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieffe 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Chieffe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Chieffe. For the veterans among your Chieffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chieffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chieffe in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieffe 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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