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Chlopek Family History

Chlopek 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: Salopek, Chlebek, Chladek, Chapek, Cooper, Cleek, Chopin, Hope, Choe

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Where is the Chlopek family from?

You can see how Chlopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlopek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chlopek families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Chlopek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chlopek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlopek 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 Chlopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chlopek. 67% of Chlopek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chlopek women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Chlopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Chlopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlopek 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Chlopek. 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 98 military records available for the last name Chlopek. For the veterans among your Chlopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlopek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chlopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chlopek in 1964 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chlopek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chlopek 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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