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Chefitz Family History

Chefitz 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: Heitz, Chafetz, Creitz, Hertz, Fitz, Beitz, Hewitt, Cherian, Chez

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Where is the Chefitz family from?

You can see how Chefitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chefitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chefitz families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chefitz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chefitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chefitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chefitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chefitz. 100% of Chefitz men worked as a Manager and 100% of Chefitz women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Chefitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Chefitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chefitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chefitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chefitz. For the veterans among your Chefitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chefitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Chefitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chefitz in 1971 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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