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Cherof Family History

Cherof 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, Scherf, Cerf, Cherek, Cherry, Hero, Chernoff, Chery

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Where is the Cherof family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cherof ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cherof ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Cherof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherof 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cherof. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Cherof. For the veterans among your Cherof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Cherof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cherof in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 1999.

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