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Chera Family History

Chera Name 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: Shera, Chery, Chern, Cera, Chura, Chiera, Chea, Chew, Chen, Cheng

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Where is the Chera family from?

You can see how Chera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Chera families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chera's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chera. 55% of Chera 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Chera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chera 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Chera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Chera. For the veterans among your Chera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chera lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Chera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chera in 1977 was 89, and 83 in 2004.

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