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Cheery Family History

Cheery 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: Cherry, Chery, Heery, Chenery, Cheers, Cheely, Henry, Sheehy, Seery

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Where is the Cheery family from?

You can see how Cheery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cheery families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheery 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 Cheery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheery. 58% of Cheery men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Cheery women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheery were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    14%

What Cheery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheery 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cheery. 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 184 military records available for the last name Cheery. For the veterans among your Cheery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheery lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Cheery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cheery in 1978 was 73, and 57 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheery 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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