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Charett Family History

Charett 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: Charette, Charest, Carnett, Hargett, Charity, Cavett, Sharrett

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Where is the Charett family from?

You can see how Charett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Charett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Charett families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Charett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Charett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charett 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 Charett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Charett. 28% of Charett men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Charett women worked as a Servant.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    19%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Mouleur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Charett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Charett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charett 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Charett. 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 46 military records available for the last name Charett. For the veterans among your Charett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charett lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Charett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Charett in 1946 was 40, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charett 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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