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Cherk Family History

Cherk 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, Chery, Cheek, Clerk, Check, Chern, Sherk, Cheak, Heck, Clark

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Where is the Cherk family from?

You can see how Cherk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cherk families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cherk families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cherk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherk 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 Cherk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cherk. 50% of Cherk men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Cherk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Cherk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherk 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cherk. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cherk. For the veterans among your Cherk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherk lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Cherk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cherk in 1975 was 72, and 84 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherk 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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