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Chua Family History

Chua Surname Meaning

Chinese: Teochew Hokkien and Taiwanese form of the surname 蔡 see Cai. The Chinese dialects with this pronunciation of the name are found in eastern Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan, from where many people migrated to the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

Amerindian (Guatemala; Chúa): Mayan name from chua ‘lake’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Chua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chua family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chua families living in Berkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chua's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Chua families in 1891.
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There are 721 census records available for the last name Chua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chua 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chua. 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 76 military records available for the last name Chua. For the veterans among your Chua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chua lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Chua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chua in 1978 was 100, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chua 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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