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Cheeves Family History

Cheeves Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Cheves.

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


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Where is the Cheeves family from?

You can see how Cheeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheeves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheeves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Cheeves families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cheeves's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cheeves families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheeves 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 Cheeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheeves. 50% of Cheeves men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cheeves women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheeves were Porter and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Porter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Cheeves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheeves 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Cheeves. 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 240 military records available for the last name Cheeves. For the veterans among your Cheeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheeves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cheeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cheeves in 1962 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheeves 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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