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Chura Family History

Chura Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: occupational name from Ukrainian chura dzhura ‘cossak servant’.

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


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Where is the Chura family from?

You can see how Chura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chura family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Chura families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chura's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Chura families in 1911.
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What did your Chura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chura. 100% of Chura men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chura 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Chura. 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 307 military records available for the last name Chura. For the veterans among your Chura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chura lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Chura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chura in 1951 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chura 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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