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Cherian Family History

Cherian Surname Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Cherian found among Christians in southern India. It is derived from the Hebrew-Aramaic name Zecharya a variant of Zacharias with the Tamil-Malayalam third person singular suffix -n.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Cherian family from?

You can see how Cherian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cherian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cherian families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cherian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cherian families in 1911.
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What did your Cherian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cherian. 34% of Cherian men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tudiant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Cherian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherian 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Cherian. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cherian. For the veterans among your Cherian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cherian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cherian in 1971 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherian 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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