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Charlie Family History

Charlie Name Meaning

English: variant of Charley . Native American (e.g. Navajo): adoption of the English personal name Charlie (pet form of Charles ) as a surname. Compare Charley

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


Similar surnames: Harrie, Carlile, Carle, Chamlee, Dearie, Harle, Harlin, Charley

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Where is the Charlie family from?

You can see how Charlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 122 Charlie families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Charlie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Charlie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Charlie. 30% of Charlie men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Charlie women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charlie were Fisherman and 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
    30%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    38%
  • Cannery Hand
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Charlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charlie 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 Charlie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Charlie. For the veterans among your Charlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charlie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Charlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Charlie in 1953 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

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