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Chunat Family History

Chunat Name 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: Hunt, Chuba, Hnat, Chung, Chant, Hundt, China, Chana, Chun, Chua

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Where is the Chunat family from?

You can see how Chunat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chunat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chunat families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chunat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chunat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chunat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chunat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chunat. 34% of Chunat men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
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What Chunat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Chunat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunat 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Chunat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Chunat. For the veterans among your Chunat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunat lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Chunat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chunat in 1948 was 60, and 82 in 2002.

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