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Cheshun Family History

Cheshun 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: Cheston, Chesson, Chesnut, Chesher, Chauhan, Chen, Chernin, Cherian

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Where is the Cheshun family from?

You can see how Cheshun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheshun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheshun families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cheshun family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheshun's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Cheshun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheshun 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 5 census records available for the last name Cheshun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheshun 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cheshun. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cheshun. For the veterans among your Cheshun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheshun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cheshun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cheshun in 1969 was 68, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheshun 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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