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Chara Family History

Chara 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: Chard, Hara, Chiara, Char, Cara, Charo, Ohara, Clara, Chapa, Chana

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Where is the Chara family from?

You can see how Chara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Chara families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chara 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 Chara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chara. 45% of Chara men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chara women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chara were Owner and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Librarian
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Chara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chara 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Chara. 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 442 military records available for the last name Chara. For the veterans among your Chara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chara in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chara 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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