Cheasty Family History

Cheasty Surname Meaning

Pronounced /ˈtʃeɪsti/, it originates from Ó Seasta, a rare Munster surname. This surname apparently has its roots in Kerry, Ireland.

The place-name Tuath Ó Siosta translates to ‘tribe of Ó Sioste’. This naming convention highlights the connection between the place and the family name.

The anglicized version of the place-name is Tuosist, which further illustrates the transformation of the original Irish into its English counterpart.

Overall, the history contained within the name reflects the cultural heritage and geographic significance tied to the Ó Seasta family in Munster.

Such surnames often offer insights into regional histories and the relationships of families to their lands in Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Hasty, Creasy, Cleasby, Creasey, Hearty, Christy, Chesky, Chasey, Cheaney, Chantry

935	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
173	Immigration Records
418	Census and Voter Lists
479	Member Trees

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Where is the Cheasty family from?

You can see how Cheasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheasty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheasty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cheasty families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheasty's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Cheasty families in 1880.

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What Cheasty family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 418 census records available for the last name Cheasty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheasty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 173 immigration records available for the last name Cheasty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Cheasty. For the veterans among your Cheasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheasty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cheasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cheasty in 1962 was 80, and 97 in 2004.

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Cheasty Surname Meaning

Pronounced /ˈtʃeɪsti/, it originates from Ó Seasta, a rare Munster surname. This surname apparently has its roots in Kerry, Ireland.

The place-name Tuath Ó Siosta translates to ‘tribe of Ó Sioste’. This naming convention highlights the connection between the place and the family name.

The anglicized version of the place-name is Tuosist, which further illustrates the transformation of the original Irish into its English counterpart.

Overall, the history contained within the name reflects the cultural heritage and geographic significance tied to the Ó Seasta family in Munster.

Such surnames often offer insights into regional histories and the relationships of families to their lands in Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Cheasty family from?

What Cheasty family records will you find?

What is the average Cheasty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cheasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cheasty in 1962 was 80, and 97 in 2004.

Cheasty Family History

Cheasty Surname Meaning

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Cheasty Surname Meaning

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