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Cherkas Family History

Cherkas Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Cherkassy in Ukraine.

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


Similar surnames: Charnas, Chernin, Cherny, Cherner, Chesky, Cherian, Cherry, Herms

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Where is the Cherkas family from?

You can see how Cherkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherkas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherkas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Cherkas families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Cherkas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cherkas families in 1891.
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What did your Cherkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cherkas. 100% of Cherkas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cherkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherkas 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Cherkas. 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 118 military records available for the last name Cherkas. For the veterans among your Cherkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherkas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cherkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cherkas in 1964 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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