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Cheros Family History

Cheros 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, Cherek, Cherry, Chevis, Hero, Chris, Chery, Cherne

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Where is the Cheros family from?

You can see how Cheros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cheros families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cheros's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cheros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheros. 100% of Cheros men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Cheros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheros 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Cheros. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cheros. For the veterans among your Cheros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Cheros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cheros in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 1998.

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