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Chari Family History

Chari Surname Meaning

Indian (Goa Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh): Brahmin name from a derivative of Sanskrit acharya ‘teacher’. African (Zimbabwe): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Chari family from?

You can see how Chari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chari family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Chari families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chari's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chari families in 1920.
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What did your Chari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chari. 100% of Chari men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Chari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chari 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Chari. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chari. For the veterans among your Chari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chari lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chari in 1967 was 74, and 6 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chari 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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