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Cherami Family History

Cherami 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: Cerami, Cheramie, Cham, Chernin, Cherian, Geraci, Harari, Deramo

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Where is the Cherami family from?

You can see how Cherami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherami family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherami families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 65 Cherami families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherami's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cherami families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherami 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 402 census records available for the last name Cherami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherami 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cherami. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cherami. For the veterans among your Cherami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherami lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cherami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cherami in 1974 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherami 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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