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Chmelewski Family History

Chmelewski 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: Chmielewski, Chmielinski, Malewski, Chlebowski, Milewski, Czaplewski

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Where is the Chmelewski family from?

You can see how Chmelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmelewski family living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Chmelewski's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Chmelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmelewski 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 Chmelewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chmelewski. 60% of Chmelewski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chmelewski women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chmelewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Chmelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmelewski 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Chmelewski. 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 65 military records available for the last name Chmelewski. For the veterans among your Chmelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmelewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chmelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Chmelewski in 1963 was 93, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmelewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmelewski 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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