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Cheatom Family History

Cheatom Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cheetham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cheatom family from?

You can see how Cheatom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheatom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheatom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cheatom families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cheatom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cheatom families in 1891.
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What did your Cheatom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheatom. 45% of Cheatom men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Cheatom women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheatom were Unskilled Laborer and Farm Hand.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Unskilled Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%

What Cheatom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Cheatom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheatom 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cheatom. 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 140 military records available for the last name Cheatom. For the veterans among your Cheatom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheatom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cheatom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cheatom in 1955 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheatom 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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