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Chereton Family History

Chereton 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: Charlton, Charton, Brereton, Cureton, Cheston, Chertok, Cleeton

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Where is the Chereton family from?

You can see how Chereton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chereton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chereton family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chereton's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Chereton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chereton 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 38 census records available for the last name Chereton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chereton 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chereton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chereton. For the veterans among your Chereton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chereton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chereton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chereton in 1964 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chereton 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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