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Charsh Family History

Charsh 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: Harsh, Chase, Chard, Carse, Chasse, Char, Church, Marsh, Harsch

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Where is the Charsh family from?

You can see how Charsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Charsh families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Charsh families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Charsh's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Charsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charsh 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 51 census records available for the last name Charsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charsh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Charsh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Charsh. For the veterans among your Charsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charsh lifespan?

Average Charsh life expectancy in 1992 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charsh 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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