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Chearry Family History

Chearry 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: Cherry, Harry, Sherry, Chery, Cleary, Cheairs, Cherny, Wharry

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Where is the Chearry family from?

You can see how Chearry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chearry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Chearry families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Chearry's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Chearry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chearry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Chearry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chearry 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chearry. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chearry. For the veterans among your Chearry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chearry lifespan?

Average Chearry life expectancy in 2003 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chearry 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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