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Cheatum Family History

Cheatum Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cheetham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cheatum family from?

You can see how Cheatum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheatum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheatum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cheatum families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheatum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cheatum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheatum 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 Cheatum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheatum. 25% of Cheatum men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Cheatum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheatum were Porter 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Porter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

What Cheatum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cheatum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheatum 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cheatum. 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 395 military records available for the last name Cheatum. For the veterans among your Cheatum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheatum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cheatum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cheatum in 1963 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheatum 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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