This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Charlest family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Charlest Family History

Charlest 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: Charles, Charlet, Charest, Harless, Charley, Charleston, Charleson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Charlest family from?

You can see how Charlest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Charlest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Charlest family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Charlest's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Charlest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charlest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Charlest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Charlest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charlest census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Charlest

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Charlest. 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.

View all Charlest immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Charlest. For the veterans among your Charlest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Charlest military records

You've only scratched the surface of Charlest family history

Discover More

What is the average Charlest lifespan?

Average Charlest life expectancy in 1983 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charlest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charlest 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Charlest family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial