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Cherch Family History

Cherch 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: Church, Cech, Horch, Creech, Ferch, Lerch, Cherek, Cherry, Creach

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Where is the Cherch family from?

You can see how Cherch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cherch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cherch families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cherch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cherch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherch 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 163 census records available for the last name Cherch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cherch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cherch. For the veterans among your Cherch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherch lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Cherch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cherch in 1988 was 76, and 42 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherch 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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