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Chanaca Family History

Chanaca 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: Chance, Chandra, Chancy, Canada, Chanda, Chana, Chavana, Chang, Hanna

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Chanaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanaca 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chanaca. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chanaca. For the veterans among your Chanaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanaca lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Chanaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chanaca in 1984 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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