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Charren Family History

Charren 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: Charron, Harren, Charles, Harben, Harden, Carden, Farren, Haren

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Where is the Charren family from?

You can see how Charren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Charren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Charren families living in Michigan. This was about 94% of all the recorded Charren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Charren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Charren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charren. 100% of Charren men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Charren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charren 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Charren. 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 17 military records available for the last name Charren. For the veterans among your Charren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charren lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Charren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Charren in 1973 was 75, and 74 in 2002.

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