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Cherre Family History

Cherre 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: Herre, Cherry, Cherne, Cerro, Herren, Cerne, Herr, Pierre, Sherry

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Where is the Cherre family from?

You can see how Cherre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cherre families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Cherre family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cherre's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Cherre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherre ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Cherre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherre 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 Cherre. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cherre. For the veterans among your Cherre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherre lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Cherre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cherre in 1977 was 46, and 55 in 2001.

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