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Churman Family History

Churman 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: Thurman, Shurman, Schurman, Harman, Sturman, Carman, Human, Furman

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Where is the Churman family from?

You can see how Churman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Churman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Churman families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Churman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Churman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Churman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Churman. 60% of Churman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Churman women worked as a House Wife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%
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What Churman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Churman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Churman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Churman. For the veterans among your Churman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Churman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Churman in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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