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Mccharles Family History

Mccharles Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Charles, Mccarley, Mccauley, Mchale, Mccurley, Charley, Mccarney

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Where is the Mccharles family from?

You can see how Mccharles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccharles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccharles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mccharles families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mccharles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mccharles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccharles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccharles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mccharles. 58% of Mccharles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccharles women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccharles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccharles 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Mccharles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Mccharles. For the veterans among your Mccharles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccharles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mccharles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mccharles in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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