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Chuma Family History

Chuma 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: Chuba, Choma, Chum, Thuma, Chua, Chura, Chu, Hua, Azuma, Shima

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Where is the Chuma family from?

You can see how Chuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chuma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chuma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Chuma families living in Somerset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chuma's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chuma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chuma 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 Chuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chuma. 60% of Chuma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chuma women worked as an Assembler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Chuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Chuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chuma 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Chuma. 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 110 military records available for the last name Chuma. For the veterans among your Chuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chuma lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chuma in 1958 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chuma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chuma 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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