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Charnet Family History

Charnet 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: Charney, Charvet, Charlet, Charles, Carne, Cornet, Carney, Carnett

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Where is the Charnet family from?

You can see how Charnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Charnet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Charnet families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Charnet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnet 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 70 census records available for the last name Charnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnet 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Charnet. 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 5 military records available for the last name Charnet. For the veterans among your Charnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Charnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Charnet in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnet 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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