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Cherrick Family History

Cherrick 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: Herrick, Chernick, Sherrick, Merrick, Derrick, Gerrick, Herwick

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Where is the Cherrick family from?

You can see how Cherrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cherrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cherrick families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cherrick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cherrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherrick ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Cherrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherrick 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Cherrick. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cherrick. For the veterans among your Cherrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherrick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Cherrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cherrick in 1970 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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