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Cheathan Family History

Cheathan 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: Cheatham, Chauhan, Chatham, Chatman, Cheetham, Heathman, Sheahan

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Where is the Cheathan family from?

You can see how Cheathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheathan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cheathan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheathan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cheathan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheathan 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 Cheathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheathan. 25% of Cheathan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Cheathan women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheathan were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    22%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Cheathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheathan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cheathan. 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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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Cheathan. For the veterans among your Cheathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheathan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Cheathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cheathan in 1975 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheathan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheathan 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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