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Chunas Family History

Chunas 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, Cubas, Chung, Canas, China, Charnas, Chana, Chun, Chua, Hanas

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Where is the Chunas family from?

You can see how Chunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chunas families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Chunas family living in Nairnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chunas's in Scotland. Nairnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chunas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chunas 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 23 census records available for the last name Chunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chunas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chunas. For the veterans among your Chunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Chunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chunas in 1969 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chunas 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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