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Cherep Family History

Cherep 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: Cherek, Scherer, Cherry, Chene, Cheney, Herek, Cherney, Chery, Cherne

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Where is the Cherep family from?

You can see how Cherep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherep family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cherep families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cherep's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cherep families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cherep. 50% of Cherep men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Cherep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Cherep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherep 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cherep. 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 100 military records available for the last name Cherep. For the veterans among your Cherep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Cherep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cherep in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2000.

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