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Charte Family History

Charte 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: Harte, Charter, Carte, Charles, Chae, Hare, Clare, Carne, Hart

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Where is the Charte family from?

You can see how Charte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Charte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Charte families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Charte's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Charte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charte 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 Charte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charte. 42% of Charte men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Charte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Charte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charte 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Charte. 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 30 military records available for the last name Charte. For the veterans among your Charte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charte lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Charte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Charte in 1971 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charte 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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