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Chmiela Family History

Chmiela 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: Chmiel, Chmela, Chiesa, Chiera, Child, Camel, Shield, Miele, Thiel

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Where is the Chmiela family from?

You can see how Chmiela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmiela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmiela family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmiela's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chmiela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmiela 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 45 census records available for the last name Chmiela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmiela 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chmiela. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chmiela. For the veterans among your Chmiela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmiela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Chmiela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chmiela in 1969 was 52, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmiela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmiela 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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