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Cherok Family History

Cherok 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, Chertok, Herod, Heron, Cherry, Herek, Hero, Chery, Cherne

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Where is the Cherok family from?

You can see how Cherok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cherok families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cherok's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cherok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherok 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 Cherok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cherok. 100% of Cherok 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
    100%

What Cherok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Cherok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherok 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cherok. 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 84 military records available for the last name Cherok. For the veterans among your Cherok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherok lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cherok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cherok in 1963 was 69, and 29 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherok 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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