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Cherer Family History

Cherer 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: Scherer, Cherek, Sherer, Cherner, Herder, Heyer, Scheuer, Herr, Heier

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Where is the Cherer family from?

You can see how Cherer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cherer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cherer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cherer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherer 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 Cherer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Docker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cherer. 100% of Cherer men worked as a Docker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Docker
    100%

What Cherer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Cherer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Cherer. 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 51 military records available for the last name Cherer. For the veterans among your Cherer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Cherer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cherer in 1959 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherer 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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