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Cherms Family History

Cherms 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: Herms, Hermes, Cherek, Cherry, Chevis, Chris, Chery, Cherne, Cherny

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Where is the Cherms family from?

You can see how Cherms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Cherms families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherms's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Cherms families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cherms. 100% of Cherms 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Cherms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherms 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cherms. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cherms. For the veterans among your Cherms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherms lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cherms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cherms in 1970 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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