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Chiffin Family History

Chiffin 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: Chaffin, Griffin, Coffin, Giffin, Whiffen, Shifrin, Mcgiffin, Diffin

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Where is the Chiffin family from?

You can see how Chiffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiffin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chiffin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chiffin families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chiffin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chiffin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiffin 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 145 census records available for the last name Chiffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiffin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chiffin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chiffin. For the veterans among your Chiffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiffin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Chiffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chiffin in 1983 was 65, and 81 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiffin 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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