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Charpentier Family History

Charpentier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a worker in wood, a carpenter. Old French charpentier (from Late Latin carpentarius ‘cartwright’).

This surname was also brought to England by Huguenot refugees.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Charpentier family from?

You can see how Charpentier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charpentier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Charpentier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Charpentier families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Charpentier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charpentier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charpentier 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 Charpentier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Manager (late) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Charpentier. 100% of Charpentier men worked as a Laundry Manager (late) and 100% of Charpentier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Manager (late)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Charpentier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Charpentier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charpentier 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Charpentier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Charpentier. For the veterans among your Charpentier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charpentier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Charpentier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Charpentier in 1949 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charpentier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charpentier 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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