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Charos Family History

Charos Surname Meaning

Greek: shortened form of patronymics such as Charalampakis and Charalampopoulos derived from the personal name Charalampos (see Charalambous).

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


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Where is the Charos family from?

You can see how Charos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Charos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Charos families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Charos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Charos families in 1911.
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What did your Charos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charos. 34% of Charos 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
    34%
  • Chef
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Charos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Charos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charos 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Charos. 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 69 military records available for the last name Charos. For the veterans among your Charos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Charos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Charos in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charos 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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