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Chuya Family History

Chuya 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: Chuba, Chua, Chura, Chaya, Chu, Hua, Cuda, Chubb, Cha, Chupka

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Where is the Chuya family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chuya 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 Chuya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assistant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chuya. 100% of Chuya women worked as an Assistant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Chuya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chuya 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 immigration records available for the last name Chuya. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chuya. For the veterans among your Chuya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chuya lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Chuya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chuya in 1970 was 67, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chuya 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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