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Cheon Family History

Cheon Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏn (see Chon ).

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


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Where is the Cheon family from?

You can see how Cheon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Cheon families living in New Brunswick. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cheon's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cheon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheon 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 Cheon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheon. 34% of Cheon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cheon women worked as a Packer.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Cheon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Cheon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheon 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Cheon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cheon. For the veterans among your Cheon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cheon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cheon in 1966 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheon 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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