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Charleman Family History

Charleman 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: Harleman, Hardeman, Charleson, Coleman, Charles, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Charleman family from?

You can see how Charleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Charleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Charleman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Charleman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Charleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Charleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charleman 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Charleman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Charleman. For the veterans among your Charleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charleman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Charleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Charleman in 1976 was 15, and 85 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charleman 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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