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Cheary Family History

Cheary Surname Meaning

see Cherry.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cheary family from?

You can see how Cheary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cheary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cheary families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cheary's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cheary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheary 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 Cheary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheary. 100% of Cheary men worked as a Tailors Presser and 100% of Cheary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cheary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Cheary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheary 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Cheary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Cheary. For the veterans among your Cheary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cheary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cheary in 1967 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheary 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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