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Cheatam Family History

Cheatam 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: Cheatum, Cheatham, Chatham, Cheetham, Chvatal, Cheatle, Hata, Heath

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Where is the Cheatam family from?

You can see how Cheatam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheatam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheatam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cheatam families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cheatam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cheatam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheatam 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 Cheatam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheatam. 37% of Cheatam men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Cheatam women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheatam were Farm Laborer and Washing.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Washing
    9%

What Cheatam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cheatam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheatam 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Cheatam. 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 325 military records available for the last name Cheatam. For the veterans among your Cheatam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheatam lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cheatam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cheatam in 1961 was 89, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheatam 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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