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Cherrier Family History

Cherrier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Charrier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cherrier family from?

You can see how Cherrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cherrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 15 Cherrier families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cherrier's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Cherrier families in 1891.
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What did your Cherrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherrier. 38% of Cherrier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cherrier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cherrier were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Cherrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cherrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherrier 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Cherrier. 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 414 military records available for the last name Cherrier. For the veterans among your Cherrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cherrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cherrier in 1962 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherrier 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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