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Cheathom Family History

Cheathom Name 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, Chatham, Cheetham, Cheatum, Heath, Heaton, Heather, Wheaton

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Where is the Cheathom family from?

You can see how Cheathom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheathom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheathom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cheathom family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheathom's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cheathom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheathom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheathom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheathom. 100% of Cheathom men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Cheathom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheathom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cheathom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Cheathom. For the veterans among your Cheathom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheathom lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Cheathom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cheathom in 1999 was 91, and 87 in 2004.

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