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Cherico Family History

Cherico Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Chierico an occupational name for a cleric from Latin clericus.(see Clerico and Clerc).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cherico family from?

You can see how Cherico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherico family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cherico family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherico's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cherico families in 1891.
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What did your Cherico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherico. 40% of Cherico men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cherico women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cherico were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cherico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherico 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Cherico. 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 378 military records available for the last name Cherico. For the veterans among your Cherico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherico lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cherico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cherico in 1960 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherico 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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