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Charkay Family History

Charkay 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: Charley, Charney, Charity, Charnas, Sharkey, Harkey, Harkavy, Cherkas

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Where is the Charkay family from?

You can see how Charkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charkay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Charkay families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Charkay's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Charkay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Charkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charkay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Charkay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Charkay. For the veterans among your Charkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charkay lifespan?

Average Charkay life expectancy in 1996 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charkay 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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