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Charlet Family History

Charlet Name Meaning

French:: from the personal name Charlet a pet form of Charles . habitational name from (Le) Charlet the name of several places in the southern part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Charlot, Charley, Charles, Carles, Cearley, Harle, Carleo, Carle

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Where is the Charlet family from?

You can see how Charlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Charlet families living in Manitoba. This was about 22% of all the recorded Charlet's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Charlet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Charlet. 100% of Charlet men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Charlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charlet 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 Charlet. 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 320 military records available for the last name Charlet. For the veterans among your Charlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charlet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Charlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Charlet in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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