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Cherpes Family History

Cherpes 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: Charles, Hermes, Cherek, Cherney, Cherne, Herpel, Herres, Cherner

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Where is the Cherpes family from?

You can see how Cherpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherpes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cherpes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cherpes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cherpes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherpes 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 43 census records available for the last name Cherpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherpes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cherpes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cherpes. For the veterans among your Cherpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherpes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Cherpes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cherpes in 1956 was 62, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherpes 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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