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Cheram Family History

Cheram 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: Cham, Cherian, Cerami, Cherek, Cherry, Cheramie, Caram, Shera, Chery

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Where is the Cheram family from?

You can see how Cheram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheram family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheram families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cheram family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheram's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheram families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheram 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 61 census records available for the last name Cheram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheram 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cheram. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cheram. For the veterans among your Cheram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheram lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Cheram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cheram in 1994 was 54, and 39 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheram 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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