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Cheff Family History

Cheff Surname Meaning

French Canadian: shortened form of Cheffer a surname of German origin. Compare Sheff.

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


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Where is the Cheff family from?

You can see how Cheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Cheff families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Cheff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cheff families in 1911.
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What did your Cheff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Orderly was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cheff. 50% of Cheff men worked as an Orderly.

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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 1921

  • Orderly
    50%
  • Storekeeper
    50%

What Cheff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheff 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Cheff. 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 157 military records available for the last name Cheff. For the veterans among your Cheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cheff in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheff 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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