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Cherol Family History

Cherol 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: Herod, Heron, Herold, Cherek, Cherry, Hero, Chery, Cherne, Cherny

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Where is the Cherol family from?

You can see how Cherol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cherol families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherol's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cherol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherol. 100% of Cherol men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Cherol women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Cherol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherol 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cherol. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cherol. For the veterans among your Cherol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherol lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cherol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cherol in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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