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Chioffe Family History

Chioffe 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: Chieffo, Cioffi, Ioffe, Cliffe, Shroff, Choe, Choice, Hoff, Coffey

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Where is the Chioffe family from?

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

What did your Chioffe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Chioffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chioffe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chioffe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chioffe. For the veterans among your Chioffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chioffe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Chioffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chioffe in 1970 was 64, and 87 in 2001.

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