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Cherkas Family History

Cherkas Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Cherkassy in Ukraine.

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


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You can see how Cherkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherkas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherkas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Cherkas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cherkas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cherkas families in 1920.
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What did your Cherkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cherkas. 27% of Cherkas men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Dentist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cherkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherkas 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Cherkas. 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 118 military records available for the last name Cherkas. For the veterans among your Cherkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherkas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cherkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cherkas in 1964 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherkas 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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