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Chariff Family History

Chariff 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: Shariff, Sharif, Cardiff, Charity, Wharff, Sharifi, Califf, Caniff

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Where is the Chariff family from?

You can see how Chariff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chariff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chariff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chariff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chariff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chariff 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 45 census records available for the last name Chariff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chariff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chariff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Chariff. For the veterans among your Chariff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chariff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Chariff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chariff in 1976 was 95, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chariff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chariff 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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