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Chuka Family History

Chuka 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: Chupka, Chuba, Chua, Chura, Chu, Hua, Cuda, Chubb, Cha, Cuba

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Where is the Chuka family from?

You can see how Chuka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chuka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chuka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chuka families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Chuka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chuka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chuka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chuka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chuka. 38% of Chuka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Chuka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chuka were Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Chuka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Chuka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chuka 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Chuka. 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 43 military records available for the last name Chuka. For the veterans among your Chuka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chuka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chuka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chuka in 1966 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chuka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chuka 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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