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Charlebois Family History

Charlebois Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Jolibois or perhaps an elaborated form of Bois formed with the personal name Charles.

The surname Charlebois is not found in France.

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


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Where is the Charlebois family from?

You can see how Charlebois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlebois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Charlebois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Charlebois families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Charlebois's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charlebois families in 1891.
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What did your Charlebois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charlebois. 24% of Charlebois men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Charlebois women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charlebois were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Charlebois. 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 863 military records available for the last name Charlebois. For the veterans among your Charlebois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charlebois lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Charlebois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Charlebois in 1958 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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