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Cherauka Family History

Cherauka 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: Cherek, Hiraoka, Cheramie, Chenault, Chertok, Cherkas, Chervenka

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Where is the Cherauka family from?

You can see how Cherauka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherauka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cherauka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherauka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cherauka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherauka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cherauka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Cherauka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherauka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cherauka. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cherauka. For the veterans among your Cherauka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherauka lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Cherauka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cherauka in 1982 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherauka 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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