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Cherwin Family History

Cherwin 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: Chernin, Cherin, Sherwin, Cherian, Sherrin, Erwin, Herrin, Chatwin

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Where is the Cherwin family from?

You can see how Cherwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cherwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Cherwin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cherwin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Cherwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherwin 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 Cherwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherwin. 60% of Cherwin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cherwin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Cherwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Cherwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherwin 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Cherwin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Cherwin. For the veterans among your Cherwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherwin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Cherwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cherwin in 1958 was 42, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherwin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherwin 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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