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Chmella Family History

Chmella 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, Comella, Ramella, Capella, Cella, Mella, Corella, Colella

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Where is the Chmella family from?

You can see how Chmella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmella family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chmella's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Chmella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmella 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 37 census records available for the last name Chmella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chmella. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chmella. For the veterans among your Chmella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Chmella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chmella in 1971 was 55, and 70 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmella 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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