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Charland Family History

Charland Surname Meaning

French: probably a cognate of Charlier ‘cartwright wheelwright’. This surname is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Charland family from?

You can see how Charland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 27 Charland families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Charland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charland families in 1891.
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What did your Charland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation Private Mean was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Charland. 100% of Charland women worked as a No Occupation Private Mean.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation Private Mean
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Charland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Charland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Charland. For the veterans among your Charland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charland lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Charland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Charland in 1950 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charland 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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