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Chakur Family History

Chakur Surname 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: Thakur, Char, Chalker, Chayer, Shakir, Chau, Haker, Chaput, Shaker

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Chakur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakur 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chakur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Chakur. For the veterans among your Chakur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Chakur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chakur in 1964 was 72, and 62 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chakur ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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