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Cherup Family History

Cherup 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: Cherek, Cherry, Chery, Cherne, Cherny, Drerup, Thorup, Cherin, Chern

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Where is the Cherup family from?

You can see how Cherup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cherup family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cherup's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cherup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherup ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Cherup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherup 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cherup. 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 Cherup. For the veterans among your Cherup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherup lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Cherup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cherup in 1942 was 38, and 53 in 2002.

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