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Charnholm Family History

Charnholm 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: Chisholm, Charnock, Granholm, Arnholt, Arnhold, Harold, Arnold

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Where is the Charnholm family from?

You can see how Charnholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnholm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Charnholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Charnholm family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnholm's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Charnholm families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Charnholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnholm 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Charnholm. 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 30 military records available for the last name Charnholm. For the veterans among your Charnholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnholm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Charnholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Charnholm in 1959 was 43, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnholm 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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