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Charpie Family History

Charpie Surname 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: Charlie, Chappie, Carpio, Chapin, Harpe, Charping, Hardie, Charlier

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Where is the Charpie family from?

You can see how Charpie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charpie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Charpie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Charpie families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Charpie's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Charpie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charpie 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 Charpie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charpie. 50% of Charpie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Charpie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Charpie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charpie 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Charpie. 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 140 military records available for the last name Charpie. For the veterans among your Charpie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charpie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Charpie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Charpie in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Charpie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charpie 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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