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Cheasty Family History

Cheasty Surname Meaning

Pronounced /ˈtʃeɪsti/, it originates from Ó Seasta, a rare Munster surname. This surname apparently has its roots in Kerry, Ireland.

The place-name Tuath Ó Siosta translates to ‘tribe of Ó Sioste’. This naming convention highlights the connection between the place and the family name.

The anglicized version of the place-name is Tuosist, which further illustrates the transformation of the original Irish into its English counterpart.

Overall, the history contained within the name reflects the cultural heritage and geographic significance tied to the Ó Seasta family in Munster.

Such surnames often offer insights into regional histories and the relationships of families to their lands in Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Cheasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheasty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheasty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cheasty families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheasty's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Cheasty families in 1880.
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There are 37 military records available for the last name Cheasty. For the veterans among your Cheasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheasty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cheasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cheasty in 1962 was 80, and 97 in 2004.

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