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Charnis Family History

Charnis 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: Charnas, Charles, Harris, Chernin, Carris, Charney, Hargis, Caris

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Where is the Charnis family from?

You can see how Charnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Charnis families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Charnis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Charnis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnis 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 Charnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charnis. 100% of Charnis men worked as a Tinsmith.

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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

  • Tinsmith
    100%

What Charnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Charnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Charnis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Charnis. For the veterans among your Charnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Charnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Charnis in 1969 was 74, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnis 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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