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Ghu Family History

Ghu 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: Chu, Zhu, Hu, Gu, Shu, Gau, Phu, Lu, Qiu, Yu

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Where is the Ghu family from?

You can see how Ghu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ghu families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghu's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ghu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghu 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 51 census records available for the last name Ghu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghu 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ghu. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ghu. For the veterans among your Ghu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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