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Charro Family History

Charro Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from charro ‘rustic’.

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


Similar surnames: Carro, Charo, Charron, Chao, Cerro, Chard, Cardo, Carrow, Carbo

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Where is the Charro family from?

You can see how Charro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Charro families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Charro families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Charro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Charro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charro. 100% of Charro 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Charro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charro 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Charro. 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 35 military records available for the last name Charro. For the veterans among your Charro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charro lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Charro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Charro in 1967 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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