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Chariker Family History

Chariker Name 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: Cariker, Harker, Chalker, Charlier, Chartier, Carriker, Charter

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Where is the Chariker family from?

You can see how Chariker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chariker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chariker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chariker families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chariker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chariker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chariker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chariker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chariker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Chariker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chariker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chariker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Chariker. For the veterans among your Chariker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chariker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Chariker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chariker in 1945 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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