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Charo Family History

Charo Surname Meaning

Spanish:: perhaps an altered form of Charro ‘rustic’. Alternatively from the a personal name Charo a pet form of the Marian name (María del) Rosario (see Rosario).

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


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Where is the Charo family from?

You can see how Charo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Charo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Charo families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Charo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Charo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charo 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 Charo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helping Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charo. 43% of Charo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Charo women worked as a Helping Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charo were Owner and Secretary.

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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
    43%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helping Nurse
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Charo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charo 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Charo. 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 209 military records available for the last name Charo. For the veterans among your Charo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Charo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Charo in 1970 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charo 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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