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Charis Family History

Charis 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: Caris, Chris, Chavis, Pharis, Charles, Paris, Harris, Chaves, Chard

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Where is the Charis family from?

You can see how Charis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Charis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Charis families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Charis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Charis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charis 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 Charis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Charis. 28% of Charis men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Charis women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charis were Barber and Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Servant
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Charis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charis 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Charis. 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 178 military records available for the last name Charis. For the veterans among your Charis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Charis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Charis in 1958 was 52, and 97 in 2004.

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