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Chui Family History

Chui Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 徐 see Xu. Cantonese form of the surname 崔 see Cui.

Cantonese form of the surname 隋 see Sui. Hokkien form of the surname 水 see Shui.

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


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Where is the Chui family from?

You can see how Chui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chui family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chui families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Chui families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chui's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chui families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Chui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chui 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Chui. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 206 military records available for the last name Chui. For the veterans among your Chui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chui lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chui in 1969 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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