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Chruch Family History

Chruch 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: Crouch, Couch, Ruch, Church, Chuck, Ehrich, Baruch, Thrush, Bruch

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Where is the Chruch family from?

You can see how Chruch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chruch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chruch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Chruch families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chruch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chruch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chruch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chruch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chruch. 50% of Chruch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Chruch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Chruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chruch 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chruch. 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 137 military records available for the last name Chruch. For the veterans among your Chruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chruch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Chruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chruch in 1976 was 48, and 16 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chruch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chruch 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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