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Chunk Family History

Chunk 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: Schunk, Chuck, Chung, Chun, Chunn, Crunk, Shunk, Chunko, Chu, Chang

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Where is the Chunk family from?

You can see how Chunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Chunk families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Chunk's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Chunk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chunk 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 357 census records available for the last name Chunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunk 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chunk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chunk. For the veterans among your Chunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Chunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Chunk in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chunk 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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