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Chrum Family History

Chrum 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: Crum, Schrum, Chum, Corum, Shrum, Chu, Cyrus, Thum, Drum, Cham

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Where is the Chrum family from?

You can see how Chrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chrum families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chrum family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrum 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 77 census records available for the last name Chrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chrum. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chrum. For the veterans among your Chrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chrum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chrum in 1965 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chrum 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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