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Chereka Family History

Chereka 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, Herek, Cheek, Cherkas, Cheeks, Ceresa, Cheema, Chervenka

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Where is the Chereka family from?

You can see how Chereka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chereka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chereka family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chereka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chereka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chereka 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 11 census records available for the last name Chereka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chereka 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chereka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chereka. For the veterans among your Chereka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chereka lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Chereka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chereka in 1993 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chereka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chereka 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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