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Chieffi Family History

Chieffi 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, Cioffi, Cheff, Schiff, Cliff, Sheff, Chiesa, Schiefen

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Where is the Chieffi family from?

You can see how Chieffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieffi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chieffi families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chieffi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chieffi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieffi 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 57 census records available for the last name Chieffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieffi 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Chieffi. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chieffi. For the veterans among your Chieffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieffi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chieffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chieffi in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chieffi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieffi 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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