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Cherow Family History

Cherow 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: Chernow, Herod, Heron, Chew, Carrow, Crow, Cherek, Cherry, Chow, Hero

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Where is the Cherow family from?

You can see how Cherow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cherow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cherow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherow 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 55 census records available for the last name Cherow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cherow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cherow. For the veterans among your Cherow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Cherow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cherow in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherow 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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