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Cheply Family History

Cheply 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: Cheely, Cieply, Chipley, Healy, Cherry, Cheney, Chesley, Shealy

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Where is the Cheply family from?

You can see how Cheply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheply family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheply families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cheply family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheply's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Cheply families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheply 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 79 census records available for the last name Cheply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheply 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cheply. 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 Cheply. For the veterans among your Cheply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheply lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Cheply life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cheply in 1986 was 89, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheply

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheply 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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