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Cheo Family History

Cheo 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: Cho, Chew, Chen, Chao, Che, Chez, Chee, Checo, Choo, Heo

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Where is the Cheo family from?

You can see how Cheo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cheo families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cheo's in USA. California had the highest population of Cheo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheo 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 167 census records available for the last name Cheo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheo 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Cheo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cheo. For the veterans among your Cheo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Cheo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cheo in 1960 was 48, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheo 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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