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Cherin Family History

Cherin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Čerin: probably a topographic name derived from čer ‘crag’.

Alternatively it may be a nickname derived from an old spelling of črn ‘black dark’ (see Cerne).

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


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Where is the Cherin family from?

You can see how Cherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cherin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Cherin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cherin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cherin families in 1891.
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What did your Cherin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cherin. 75% of Cherin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherin 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Cherin. 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 140 military records available for the last name Cherin. For the veterans among your Cherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cherin in 1966 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherin 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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