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Chars Family History

Chars 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: Chard, Char, Charo, Chang, Charles, Chae, Hare, Clare, Hard, Clark

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Where is the Chars family from?

You can see how Chars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Chars families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chars's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chars families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chars 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 Chars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chars. 46% of Chars men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chars women worked as a Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Chars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chars 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chars. 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 45 military records available for the last name Chars. For the veterans among your Chars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chars lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Chars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chars in 1955 was 50, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chars

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chars 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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