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Chmiell Family History

Chmiell 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, Coriell, Chapell, Cambell, Shiell, Chill, Mill, Child

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Where is the Chmiell family from?

You can see how Chmiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmiell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmiell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmiell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chmiell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmiell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chmiell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Chmiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmiell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chmiell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chmiell. For the veterans among your Chmiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmiell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Chmiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chmiell in 1978 was 77, and 86 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmiell 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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