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Charig Family History

Charig 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: Harig, Chang, Chard, Hari, Haig, Char, Chapin, Chain, Sharif, Haring

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Where is the Charig family from?

You can see how Charig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Charig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Charig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Charig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charig 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 Charig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sign Maker Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Charig. 100% of Charig men worked as a Sign Maker Master and 100% of Charig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sign Maker Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Charig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Charig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charig 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Charig. 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 136 military records available for the last name Charig. For the veterans among your Charig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Charig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Charig in 1968 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charig 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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