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Charles Family History

Charles Genealogy & Family Tree

Charles is an English name from Suffolk, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the name Carl which means "man." The earliest known ancestor--Obsert Cherle--was recorded in 1193. Roots for the name can also be found in France and Ireland.

Other spellings include "Carles" and "St. Charles." Notable people with the surname include American musician Ray Charles, American football player Jamaal Charles (Kansas City Chiefs), and American actor Josh Charles (Dead Poets Society, The Good Wife, S.W.A.T.). The first Charles to come to America was Mildreth Charles in 1620.

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Charles Birth Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Elizabeth Charles -- --, 1787 December 0, 1865
  • Anne Charles -- --, 1624 December 0, 1642
  • Elizabeth Charles -- --, 1412 December 0, 1456
  • Joseph Willie Charles -- --, 1905 January 26, 1970 Virginia
  • Rachel Charles -- --, 1894 December 0, 1970
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