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Chunka Family History

Chunka 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, Chunko, Schunk, Chuck, Chuba, Hunke, Shonka, Huska, Chung

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Where is the Chunka family from?

You can see how Chunka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chunka family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chunka's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Chunka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chunka 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 96 census records available for the last name Chunka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chunka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chunka. For the veterans among your Chunka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Chunka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chunka in 1956 was 50, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chunka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chunka 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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