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Churas Family History

Churas 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: Chura, Buras, Bouras, Carras, Caras, Kuras, Church, Chuba, Cubas

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Where is the Churas family from?

You can see how Churas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Churas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Churas families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Churas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Churas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churas 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 104 census records available for the last name Churas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Churas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Churas. For the veterans among your Churas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Churas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Churas in 1965 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churas 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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