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Cherepes Family History

Cherepes 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: Charles, Hermes, Cherek, Wheeles, Cheever, Churches, Cherney, Cherne

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Where is the Cherepes family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Cherepes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherepes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cherepes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cherepes. For the veterans among your Cherepes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherepes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Cherepes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cherepes in 1982 was 52, and 67 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherepes 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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