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Charrier Family History

Charrier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name from a shortened form of Old French char(r)etier ‘carter’ an agent derivative of char(r)ete ‘small cart’

a diminutive of char ‘cart carriage’ (see Char).

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


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Where is the Charrier family from?

You can see how Charrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Charrier families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Charrier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charrier families in 1891.
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What did your Charrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Charrier. 72% of Charrier 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Charrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charrier 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Charrier. 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 689 military records available for the last name Charrier. For the veterans among your Charrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charrier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Charrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Charrier in 1955 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charrier 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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