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Cherr Family History

Cherr 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: Herr, Cherry, Chery, Chern, Scherr, Sherr, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Cerro

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Where is the Cherr family from?

You can see how Cherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cherr families living in Arkansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cherr's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Cherr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherr 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 Cherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cherr. 100% of Cherr 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
    100%

What Cherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Cherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherr 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Cherr. 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 64 military records available for the last name Cherr. For the veterans among your Cherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherr lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cherr in 1972 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherr 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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