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Chunke Family History

Chunke 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: Hunke, Schunke, Chunko, Humke, Chupka, Chance, Thune, Hanke, Clune

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Where is the Chunke family from?

You can see how Chunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chunke family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Chunke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chunke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chunke 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 Chunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Chunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chunke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chunke. For the veterans among your Chunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Chunke in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chunke 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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