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Charron Family History

Charron Surname Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a cartwright from Old French charron ‘cart’ (from Latin carro genitive carronis a derivative of carrum ‘cart’).

Compare Charon, Sharon, Sharron, and Sharrow.

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


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Where is the Charron family from?

You can see how Charron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Charron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Charron families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Charron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charron 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 Charron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Charron. 100% of Charron women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Charron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charron 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Charron. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Charron. For the veterans among your Charron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charron lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Charron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Charron in 1947 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charron 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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