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Cheafey Family History

Cheafey 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: Cheaney, Heaney, Healey, Cheney, Chesley, Chaney, Cherney, Chesney

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Where is the Cheafey family from?

You can see how Cheafey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheafey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cheafey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheafey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheafey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheafey 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 21 census records available for the last name Cheafey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheafey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cheafey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cheafey. For the veterans among your Cheafey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheafey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Cheafey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cheafey in 1964 was 78, and 95 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheafey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheafey 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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