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Chalifoux Family History

Chalifoux Name Meaning

Altered form of French Chalifour .

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


Similar surnames: Chalifour, Chittum, Champoux, Hallford, Calico, Cadieux, Cliffe

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Where is the Chalifoux family from?

You can see how Chalifoux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalifoux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalifoux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 352 Chalifoux families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Chalifoux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chalifoux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalifoux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chalifoux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chalifoux. 30% of Chalifoux men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Chalifoux women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chalifoux were Fils De Cultivateur and Religieuse. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Cult
    12%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Cineimr
    29%
  • Religieuse
    29%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Chalifoux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalifoux 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Chalifoux. 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 623 military records available for the last name Chalifoux. For the veterans among your Chalifoux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalifoux lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chalifoux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chalifoux in 1953 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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