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Cheris Family History

Cheris 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: Chevis, Chris, Cherin, Schepis, Chernin, Cherian, Christ, Cherek

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Where is the Cheris family from?

You can see how Cheris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cheris families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cheris's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cheris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheris 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 Cheris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheris. 100% of Cheris men worked as a Manager and 50% of Cheris women worked as a H.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Cheris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Cheris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheris 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Cheris. 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 44 military records available for the last name Cheris. For the veterans among your Cheris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cheris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cheris in 1962 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheris 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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