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Chermes Family History

Chermes 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: Hermes, Charles, Cherek, Schermer, Cherney, Cherne, Herres, Hermens

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Where is the Chermes family from?

You can see how Chermes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chermes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chermes family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chermes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chermes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chermes 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 29 census records available for the last name Chermes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chermes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chermes. 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 Chermes. For the veterans among your Chermes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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