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Charek Family History

Charek 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: Cherek, Chapek, Sharek, Charles, Chae, Hare, Clare, Clark, Carey

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Where is the Charek family from?

You can see how Charek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Charek families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Charek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Charek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charek 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 132 census records available for the last name Charek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charek 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Charek. 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 37 military records available for the last name Charek. For the veterans among your Charek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Charek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Charek in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charek 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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