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Cheim Family History

Cheim 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: Heim, Chim, Chi, Helm, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Shim, Che, Chin

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Where is the Cheim family from?

You can see how Cheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Cheim families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheim's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cheim families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheim 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 204 census records available for the last name Cheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheim 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Cheim. 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 Cheim. For the veterans among your Cheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheim lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Cheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cheim in 1975 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheim 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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