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Cheathum Family History

Cheathum 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, Heath, Chestnut, Heather

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Where is the Cheathum family from?

You can see how Cheathum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheathum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheathum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Cheathum families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cheathum's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cheathum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheathum 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 Cheathum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cheathum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Cheathum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheathum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cheathum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cheathum. For the veterans among your Cheathum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheathum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Cheathum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cheathum in 1974 was 76, and 37 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheathum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheathum 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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