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Charnick Family History

Charnick 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: Charnock, Chernick, Chapnick, Harnick, Chadwick, Harwick, Carrick

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Where is the Charnick family from?

You can see how Charnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charnick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Charnick families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Charnick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Charnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnick 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 Charnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Charnick. 60% of Charnick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Charnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Charnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnick 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Charnick. 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 253 military records available for the last name Charnick. For the veterans among your Charnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Charnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Charnick in 1967 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnick 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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