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Chwala Family History

Chwala 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: Chvala, Cala, Chiara, Chalk, Schwalm, Chwalek, Chapa, Chawla, Chall

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Where is the Chwala family from?

You can see how Chwala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chwala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Chwala families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwala's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chwala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwala 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 Chwala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chwala. 43% of Chwala men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Springer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Chwala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Chwala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwala 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Chwala. 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 94 military records available for the last name Chwala. For the veterans among your Chwala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chwala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chwala in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chwala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chwala 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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