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Cheltham Family History

Cheltham 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: Cheetham, Cheatham, Feltham, Chatham, Whetham, Bentham, Beetham

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Where is the Cheltham family from?

You can see how Cheltham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheltham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cheltham families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheltham's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cheltham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheltham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Cheltham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheltham 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cheltham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cheltham. For the veterans among your Cheltham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheltham lifespan?

Average Cheltham life expectancy in 1970 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheltham 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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