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Cherick Family History

Cherick 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: Chernick, Cherico, Sherick, Herrick, Schrick, Cherian, Chirico

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Where is the Cherick family from?

You can see how Cherick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cherick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cherick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cherick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cherick. 100% of Cherick 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Cherick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherick 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Cherick. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cherick. For the veterans among your Cherick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherick lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Cherick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cherick in 1984 was 89, and 74 in 2002.

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