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Chure Family History

Chure 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: Chute, Cure, Chura, Shure, Clure, Churn, Chu, Chae, Hare, Clare

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Where is the Chure family from?

You can see how Chure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chure family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chure families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Chure family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chure's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Chure families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chure 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 417 census records available for the last name Chure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chure 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Chure. 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 147 military records available for the last name Chure. For the veterans among your Chure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chure lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Chure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chure in 1974 was 84, and 78 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chure 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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