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Cherrill Family History

Cherrill Surname Meaning

from Cherhill in Wilts. Some of the post-medieval bearers below may belong under (2).

from Middle English cherl cheril charl chirl ‘churl bonded tenant serf; peasant’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cherrill family from?

You can see how Cherrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Cherrill families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cherrill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cherrill families in 1891.
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What did your Cherrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Meat Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cherrill. 17% of Cherrill men worked as a Wholesale Meat Salesman and 77% of Cherrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cherrill were Compositor and Private Means.

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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

  • Wholesale Meat Salesman
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Gas Fitter
    17%
  • Compositor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cherrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherrill 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Cherrill. 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 245 military records available for the last name Cherrill. For the veterans among your Cherrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherrill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cherrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cherrill in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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