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Cheit Family History

Cheit 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: Heit, Chait, Chi, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Che, Chin, Schei, Heim

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Where is the Cheit family from?

You can see how Cheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cheit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cheit families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheit 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 85 census records available for the last name Cheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheit 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Cheit. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cheit. For the veterans among your Cheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Cheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cheit in 1965 was 89, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheit 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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