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Chmielecki Family History

Chmielecki 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, Bielecki, Siedlecki, Cegielski, Chmiel

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Where is the Chmielecki family from?

You can see how Chmielecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmielecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chmielecki families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Chmielecki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chmielecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmielecki 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 Chmielecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmielecki. 100% of Chmielecki men 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
    100%

What Chmielecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Chmielecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmielecki 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Chmielecki. 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 103 military records available for the last name Chmielecki. For the veterans among your Chmielecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmielecki lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Chmielecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chmielecki in 1946 was 50, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmielecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmielecki 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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