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Chuntz Family History

Chuntz 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: Chustz, Hunt, Schultz, Schuetz, Kuntz, Schantz, Chute, Schutz, Chung

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Where is the Chuntz family from?

You can see how Chuntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chuntz family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Chuntz family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chuntz's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Chuntz families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chuntz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chuntz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Chuntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chuntz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chuntz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chuntz. For the veterans among your Chuntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chuntz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Chuntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chuntz in 1977 was 72, and 76 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chuntz 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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