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Charlea Family History

Charlea 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, Charley, Charlet, Harle, Harley, Carley, Carleo, Chorley

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Where is the Charlea family from?

You can see how Charlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlea family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Charlea families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Charlea's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Charlea families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Charlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charlea 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Charlea. 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 Charlea. For the veterans among your Charlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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