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Charnay Family History

Charnay 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: Charney, Charnas, Carney, Chancy, Charley, Charnley, Chaney, Cherney

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Where is the Charnay family from?

You can see how Charnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Charnay families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Charnay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Charnay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charnay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Charnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnay 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Charnay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Charnay. For the veterans among your Charnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Charnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Charnay in 1981 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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