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Charni Family History

Charni 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: Chang, Carne, Chard, Hari, Chernin, Varni, Chand, Char, Chan, Chain

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Where is the Charni family from?

You can see how Charni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Charni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Charni family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Charni's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Charni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charni ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Charni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charni 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Charni. 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 41 military records available for the last name Charni. For the veterans among your Charni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Charni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Charni in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 1999.

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