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Cheathem Family History

Cheathem 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, Heather, Chatham, Cheetham, Cheatum, Leathem, Cheatle

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Where is the Cheathem family from?

You can see how Cheathem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheathem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheathem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Cheathem families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cheathem's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cheathem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheathem 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 Cheathem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheathem. 55% of Cheathem men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cheathem women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheathem were Attendant and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Servant
    19%

What Cheathem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheathem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheathem 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cheathem. 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 106 military records available for the last name Cheathem. For the veterans among your Cheathem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheathem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cheathem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cheathem in 1963 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheathem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheathem 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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