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Cherkis Family History

Cherkis 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: Cherkas, Chernin, Chevis, Chellis, Chris, Cherin, Cheeks, Clerkin

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Where is the Cherkis family from?

You can see how Cherkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherkis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cherkis families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cherkis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cherkis families in 1920.
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What did your Cherkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherkis. 64% of Cherkis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cherkis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cherkis were Optician and 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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Optician
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Cherkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Cherkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherkis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cherkis. 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 54 military records available for the last name Cherkis. For the veterans among your Cherkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherkis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cherkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cherkis in 1967 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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