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Cherek Name Meaning

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Czyrek or its very rare variant Czerek: nickname from czyr ‘gnarl on a tree’ or ‘insect larva’ or more probably from czyryk ‘chirp’ applied to someone with a voice thought to resemble that of a sparrow. Polish: unexplained. Compare Herek .

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


Similar surnames: Cherney, Herek, Cherry, Cheek, Cherny, Creek, Chene, Check, Cleek

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Where is the Cherek family from?

You can see how Cherek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cherek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cherek family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cherek's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Cherek families in 1891.
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What did your Cherek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherek. 20% of Cherek men worked as a Miner and 100% of Cherek women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Cherek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherek 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Cherek. 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 124 military records available for the last name Cherek. For the veterans among your Cherek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cherek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cherek in 1960 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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