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Cherchio Family History

Cherchio 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: Checchi, Churchill, Chernin, Church, Cheramie, Vecchio, Churches

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Where is the Cherchio family from?

You can see how Cherchio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherchio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cherchio families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Cherchio family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherchio's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Cherchio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherchio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherchio ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Cherchio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Cherchio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherchio 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cherchio. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cherchio. For the veterans among your Cherchio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherchio lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cherchio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cherchio in 1971 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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