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Churi Family History

Churi 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: Couri, Chura, Chui, Churn, Chu, Chi, Court, Schur, Chubb, Chard

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Where is the Churi family from?

You can see how Churi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Churi family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Churi's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Churi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Churi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Churi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Churi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churi 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Churi. 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 37 military records available for the last name Churi. For the veterans among your Churi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Churi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Churi in 1974 was 51, and 72 in 1998.

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