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Cheehan Family History

Cheehan 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: Sheehan, Chauhan, Meehan, Cherian, Crehan, Creegan, Heenan, Sheeran

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Where is the Cheehan family from?

You can see how Cheehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cheehan family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheehan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Cheehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheehan 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 93 census records available for the last name Cheehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheehan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cheehan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cheehan. For the veterans among your Cheehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheehan lifespan?

Average Cheehan life expectancy in 1976 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheehan 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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