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Churus Family History

Churus 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: Cyrus, Church, Chris, Chura, Courts, Hugus, Curts, Shurts, Churn, Chu

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Where is the Churus family from?

You can see how Churus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churus family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Churus family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Churus's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Churus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churus 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 18 census records available for the last name Churus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Churus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Churus. For the veterans among your Churus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churus lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Churus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Churus in 1978 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churus 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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