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Charnin Family History

Charnin 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: Chernin, Chanin, Carlin, Chaplin, Charton, Chapin, Chain, Harkin

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Where is the Charnin family from?

You can see how Charnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Charnin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Charnin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Charnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Work and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charnin. 60% of Charnin men worked as an Iron Work and 100% of Charnin women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Iron Work
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Charnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Charnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Charnin. 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 132 military records available for the last name Charnin. For the veterans among your Charnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Charnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Charnin in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnin 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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