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Charter Family History

Charter Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Chatters.

Breton (Finistère): variant of French Chartier and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

This surname is rare in Brittany.

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


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Where is the Charter family from?

You can see how Charter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Charter families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Charter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charter 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 Charter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Charter. 13% of Charter men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Charter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charter were Railway Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Charter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Charter. 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 Charter. For the veterans among your Charter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Charter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Charter in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charter 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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