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Chur Family History

Chur 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: Chu, Schur, Char, Thur, Chum, Chun, Chua, Chura, Chui, Shur

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Where is the Chur family from?

You can see how Chur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chur family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chur's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Chur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chur 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 Chur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chur. 25% of Chur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chur women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Chur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Chur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chur 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Chur. 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 179 military records available for the last name Chur. For the veterans among your Chur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Chur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chur in 1965 was 90, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chur 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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