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Chere Family History

Chere 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: Cherek, Chene, Chery, Cherne, Shere, Chern, Chee, Ghere, Chae, Hare

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Where is the Chere family from?

You can see how Chere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chere families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Chere families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chere's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Chere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chere 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 Chere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chere. 100% of Chere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chere 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Chere. 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 198 military records available for the last name Chere. For the veterans among your Chere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chere lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chere in 1957 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chere 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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