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Cherrey Family History

Cherrey 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: Cherry, Cherney, Cerney, Herre, Herren, Sherry, Cherek, Cheney

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Where is the Cherrey family from?

You can see how Cherrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cherrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cherrey families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cherrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cherrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherrey 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 Cherrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherrey. 43% of Cherrey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cherrey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cherrey were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cherrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherrey 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Cherrey. 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 246 military records available for the last name Cherrey. For the veterans among your Cherrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherrey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cherrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cherrey in 1953 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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