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Churnega Family History

Churnega 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: Churney, Courneya, Charney, Cherney, Cherne, Chung, Hurney, Chorney

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Where is the Churnega family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churnega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Churnega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Churnega. 100% of Churnega men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Churnega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churnega 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Churnega. 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 3 military records available for the last name Churnega. For the veterans among your Churnega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churnega lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Churnega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Churnega in 1974 was 63, and 66 in 2003.

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