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Charnes Family History

Charnes 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, Charney, Charnas, Carnes, Barnes, Carne, Chaves, Haynes

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Where is the Charnes family from?

You can see how Charnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Charnes families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Charnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnes 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 Charnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charnes. 23% of Charnes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Charnes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charnes were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Charnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Charnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnes 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Charnes. 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 208 military records available for the last name Charnes. For the veterans among your Charnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Charnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Charnes in 1945 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnes 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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