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Cheefus Family History

Cheefus 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: Chelius, Cheers, Cheeks, Wheelus, Hees, Dreyfus, Wheeles, Chevis

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Where is the Cheefus family from?

You can see how Cheefus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheefus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cheefus families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cheefus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheefus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheefus 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 34 census records available for the last name Cheefus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheefus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cheefus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Cheefus. For the veterans among your Cheefus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheefus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Cheefus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cheefus in 1981 was 29, and 68 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheefus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheefus 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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