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Cheu Family History

Cheu 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: Chu, Chew, Chen, Che, Chez, Chau, Chiu, Chou, Scheu, Chee

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Where is the Cheu family from?

You can see how Cheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cheu families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cheu's in USA. California had the highest population of Cheu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cheu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheu. 100% of Cheu men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Cheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheu 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Cheu. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cheu. For the veterans among your Cheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheu lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cheu in 1961 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheu 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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