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Chanar Family History

Chanar Surname 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: Chana, Chang, Haar, Chantry, Schaar, Shankar, Chance, Canal, Claar

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Where is the Chanar family from?

You can see how Chanar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Chanar families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chanar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanar 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 Chanar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chanar. 100% of Chanar men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chanar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Chanar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chanar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Chanar. For the veterans among your Chanar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Chanar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chanar in 1977 was 69, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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