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Chargois Family History

Chargois Surname Meaning

French: possibly a habitational name for someone from Chargey-lès-Port or Chargey-lès-Gray (Haute-Saône). This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chargois family from?

You can see how Chargois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chargois family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chargois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chargois families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chargois's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chargois families in 1891.
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What did your Chargois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chargois. 24% of Chargois men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Chargois women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chargois were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Field Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Chargois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chargois 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Chargois. 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 237 military records available for the last name Chargois. For the veterans among your Chargois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chargois lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Chargois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chargois in 1946 was 36, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chargois 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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