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Cheatwood Family History

Cheatwood Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Chetwode (see Chitwood).

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


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Where is the Cheatwood family from?

You can see how Cheatwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheatwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheatwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cheatwood families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cheatwood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cheatwood families in 1891.
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What did your Cheatwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheatwood. 30% of Cheatwood men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cheatwood women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheatwood were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • House Wife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cheatwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheatwood 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Cheatwood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cheatwood. For the veterans among your Cheatwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheatwood lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cheatwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cheatwood in 1958 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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