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Chemelka Family History

Chemelka Surname 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: Chmela, Cherek, Homolka, Veselka, Niemela, Melka, Cheek, Cretella

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Where is the Chemelka family from?

You can see how Chemelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chemelka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chemelka families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Chemelka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chemelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chemelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Chemelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chemelka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chemelka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Chemelka. For the veterans among your Chemelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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