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Chehy Family History

Chehy 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: Chery, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Hey, Sheehy, Che, Hehl, Chez, Chudy

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Where is the Chehy family from?

You can see how Chehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chehy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chehy families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chehy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chehy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chehy 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 Chehy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chehy. 50% of Chehy men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Chehy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Chehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chehy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chehy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chehy. For the veterans among your Chehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chehy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Chehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chehy in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chehy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chehy 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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