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Charak Family History

Charak 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: Clark, Barak, Chard, Caras, Sharaf, Hark, Hara, Chiara, Char, Chalk

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Where is the Charak family from?

You can see how Charak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Charak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Charak families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Charak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charak 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 Charak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charak. 48% of Charak men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Charak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charak were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Furrier
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

What Charak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Charak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charak 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Charak. 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 121 military records available for the last name Charak. For the veterans among your Charak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Charak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Charak in 1954 was 41, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charak 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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