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Charity Family History

Charity Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Middle English c(h)arite che(a)rite ‘charity’ (Old Norman French caritedh caritet later carité Old French charitet charité Latin caritas) found in various senses including ‘alms giving hospitality Christian love man's love for God’ and probably applied as a nickname for a benevolent devout or hospitable person. English (of Norman origin): topographic name for someone who lived by or at a hospice from Old Norman French carité Old French charité ‘hospice refuge’.

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

Similar surnames: Charley, Harty, Cherry, Lacharite, Carby, Claridy, Crite, Charney

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You can see how Charity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charity families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Charity families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Charity's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Charity families in 1911.

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Census Records
There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Charity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charity 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Charity. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Charity. For the veterans among your Charity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Charity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charity 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Charity. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Charity. For the veterans among your Charity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charity lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Charity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Charity in 1956 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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