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Cherise Family History

Cherise 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: Cerise, Cherian, Christ, Chevis, Chris, Cherne, Derise, Heise

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Where is the Cherise family from?

You can see how Cherise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cherise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cherise family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherise's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cherise families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherise 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 52 census records available for the last name Cherise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherise 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cherise. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cherise. For the veterans among your Cherise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherise lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Cherise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cherise in 1981 was 56, and 90 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherise 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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