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Chmil Family History

Chmil 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, Chi, Child, Camel, Chin, Civil, Cail, Cecil, Chain, Theil

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Where is the Chmil family from?

You can see how Chmil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chmil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Chmil families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmil's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Chmil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmil 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 Chmil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmil. 100% of Chmil 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 Chmil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Chmil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmil 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Chmil. 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 83 military records available for the last name Chmil. For the veterans among your Chmil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chmil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chmil in 1966 was 87, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmil 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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