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Cherego Family History

Cherego 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: Cherek, Cerezo, Cherico, Pherigo, Crego, Cheng, Cerro, Cerino, Rego

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Where is the Cherego family from?

You can see how Cherego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherego family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cherego families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherego's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cherego families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherego 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 Cherego ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

What Cherego family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Cherego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherego 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cherego. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cherego. For the veterans among your Cherego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherego lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Cherego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cherego in 1975 was 58, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherego

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherego 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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