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Cheerman Family History

Cheerman 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: Cheesman, Sherman, Cherian, Herman, Clearman, Scherman, Chesterman

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Where is the Cheerman family from?

You can see how Cheerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cheerman families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheerman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cheerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheerman 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 Cheerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheerman. 100% of Cheerman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cheerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Cheerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheerman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cheerman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cheerman. For the veterans among your Cheerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheerman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Cheerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cheerman in 1985 was 77, and 86 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheerman 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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