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Chlebus Family History

Chlebus 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: Phebus, Chlebek, Lebus, Phoebus, Caleb, Claus, Debus, Cales, Chelius

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Where is the Chlebus family from?

You can see how Chlebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlebus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chlebus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Chlebus families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chlebus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chlebus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlebus 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 Chlebus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chlebus. 50% of Chlebus men worked as a Bartender and 50% of Chlebus women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chlebus were Laborer and Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Chlebus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Chlebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlebus 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Chlebus. 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 182 military records available for the last name Chlebus. For the veterans among your Chlebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlebus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chlebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chlebus in 1958 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chlebus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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