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Chmielewska Family History

Chmielewska 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, Kisielewski, Chmielowiec, Milewski

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Where is the Chmielewska family from?

You can see how Chmielewska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmielewska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmielewska family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chmielewska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chmielewska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmielewska 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 Chmielewska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmielewska. 50% of Chmielewska men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Welder
    50%

What Chmielewska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Chmielewska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmielewska 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Chmielewska. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chmielewska. For the veterans among your Chmielewska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmielewska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chmielewska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chmielewska in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmielewska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmielewska 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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