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Charvat Family History

Charvat Surname Meaning

Czech (Charvát): from Charvát ethnic name for a Croat (Croatian Hrvat). It is also found in Slovakia where the standard Slovak form of the ethnic name and the surname is Chorvát (see Chorvat).

However the most common form of the surname in both Slovakia and Czechia is the Hungarian Horváth (see Horvath).

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


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Where is the Charvat family from?

You can see how Charvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charvat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Charvat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Charvat family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Charvat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charvat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charvat 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 Charvat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charvat. 16% of Charvat men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Charvat women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charvat were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Charvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charvat 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Charvat. 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 834 military records available for the last name Charvat. For the veterans among your Charvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charvat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Charvat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Charvat in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charvat 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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