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Cheben Family History

Cheben 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: Chen, Leben, Heien, Thelen, Cherek, Chene, Cheney, Heber, Coenen

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Where is the Cheben family from?

You can see how Cheben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheben family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheben's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cheben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheben 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 39 census records available for the last name Cheben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheben 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cheben. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cheben. For the veterans among your Cheben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheben lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Cheben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cheben in 1947 was 34, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheben 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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