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Chircus Family History

Chircus 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: Harcus, Chirco, Chicas, Charles, Cyrus, Harcum, Chico, Chirico

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Where is the Chircus family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Chircus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chircus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chircus. 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 Chircus. For the veterans among your Chircus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chircus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Chircus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chircus in 1974 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chircus 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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