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Cheras Family History

Cheras 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: Cherkas, Heras, Carras, Caras, Cherian, Ceraso, Cherek, Cherry

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Where is the Cheras family from?

You can see how Cheras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cheras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Cheras family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheras's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cheras families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheras 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 Cheras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheras. 100% of Cheras men worked as a Porter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Cheras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheras 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Cheras. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cheras. For the veterans among your Cheras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheras lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Cheras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cheras in 1966 was 46, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheras 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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