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Chieffo Name Meaning

Altered form Italian (Calabria) Chiefo which is probably from a nickname perhaps with sinister connotations from ceffo ‘muzzle snout bestial face’ (from French chef ‘head’ from Latin caput).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cheff, Griffo, Cioffi, Ciervo, Chico, Chiaro, Hefty, Ciuffo, Chaffin

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Where is the Chieffo family from?

You can see how Chieffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Chieffo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chieffo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chieffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieffo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chieffo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chieffo. 34% of Chieffo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chieffo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chieffo were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Chieffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieffo 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Chieffo. 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 267 military records available for the last name Chieffo. For the veterans among your Chieffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieffo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chieffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chieffo in 1955 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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