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Cherksey Family History

Cherksey 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: Checkley, Cherney, Hersey, Cerney, Chalkley, Berkey, Chernesky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherksey 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 27 census records available for the last name Cherksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherksey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Cherksey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cherksey. For the veterans among your Cherksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherksey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Cherksey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cherksey in 1970 was 62, and 79 in 2001.

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