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Charnier Family History

Charnier 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: Charlier, Chartier, Charrier, Harrier, Carrier, Chander, Charnley

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Where is the Charnier family from?

You can see how Charnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Charnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Charnier families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Charnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnier 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 116 census records available for the last name Charnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnier 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Charnier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Charnier. For the veterans among your Charnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnier lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Charnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Charnier in 1999 was 73, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnier 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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