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Charkes Family History

Charkes 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: Charles, Chaves, Harker, Harke, Chalker, Charley, Hankes, Charters

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Where is the Charkes family from?

You can see how Charkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Charkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Charkes family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Charkes's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Charkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charkes 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 Charkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charkes. 100% of Charkes women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Charkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Charkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charkes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Charkes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Charkes. For the veterans among your Charkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charkes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Charkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Charkes in 1972 was 42, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charkes 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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