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Cheehy Family History

Cheehy 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: Sheehy, Cheely, Cherry, Cheney, Chery, Cheek, Creevy, Cherny, Sheedy

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheehy 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 15 census records available for the last name Cheehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheehy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cheehy. 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 Cheehy. For the veterans among your Cheehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheehy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Cheehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cheehy in 1976 was 72, and 70 in 1997.

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