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Cherchia Family History

Cherchia 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: Checchi, Churchill, Chernin, Cherian, Heredia, Church, Cheramie

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Where is the Cherchia family from?

You can see how Cherchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherchia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cherchia family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cherchia's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cherchia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherchia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cherchia. 100% of Cherchia women worked as a Sewer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Cherchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Cherchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherchia 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cherchia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cherchia. For the veterans among your Cherchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherchia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Cherchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cherchia in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherchia 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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