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Chunes Family History

Chunes 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: Chaves, Hines, Thune, Clune, Kunes, Chene, Cheney, Chute, Chaney

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Where is the Chunes family from?

You can see how Chunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chunes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Chunes family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chunes's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Chunes families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Chunes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chunes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chunes. For the veterans among your Chunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Chunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chunes in 1973 was 87, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chunes 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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