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Cheifitz Family History

Cheifitz Name 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: Heinitz, Heifetz, Heinritz, Reinitz, Heitz, Chafetz, Heintz, Creitz

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Where is the Cheifitz family from?

You can see how Cheifitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheifitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheifitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheifitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheifitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheifitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheifitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cheifitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Cheifitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheifitz 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Cheifitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Cheifitz. For the veterans among your Cheifitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheifitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cheifitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cheifitz in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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