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Cherrier Name Meaning

French: variant of Charrier .

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


Similar surnames: Charrier, Chevrier, Ferrier, Therrien, Cheramie, Therien, Carlier

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Where is the Cherrier family from?

You can see how Cherrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 211 Cherrier families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Cherrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cherrier families in 1911.
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What did your Cherrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cherrier. 38% of Cherrier men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Cherrier women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Menuisier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cherrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherrier 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Cherrier. 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 414 military records available for the last name Cherrier. For the veterans among your Cherrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cherrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cherrier in 1962 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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