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Churay Family History

Churay 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, Duray, Chudy, Church, Cherry, Curry, Cray, Chuba, Chery

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Where is the Churay family from?

You can see how Churay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Churay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Churay families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Churay's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Churay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churay 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 55 census records available for the last name Churay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Churay. 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 35 military records available for the last name Churay. For the veterans among your Churay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Churay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Churay in 1964 was 87, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churay 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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