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Cherem Family History

Cherem 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, Chezem, Scherer, Cherry, Chene, Cheney, Herek, Cherney, Chery

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherem 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 19 census records available for the last name Cherem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherem 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Cherem. 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 Cherem. For the veterans among your Cherem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherem lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Cherem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cherem in 1975 was 86, and 52 in 2001.

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