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Charas Family History

Charas 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: Caras, Charnas, Charles, Karas, Maras, Chaves, Haas, Chard, Havas

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Where is the Charas family from?

You can see how Charas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Charas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Charas families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Charas's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Charas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charas 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 Charas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charas. 34% of Charas men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Charas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Charas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charas 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Charas. 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 44 military records available for the last name Charas. For the veterans among your Charas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Charas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Charas in 1974 was 44, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charas 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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