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Chwalisz Family History

Chwalisz 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: Chellis, Kalisz, Chwalek, Challis, Chavis, Halasz, Calise, Cwalina

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Where is the Chwalisz family from?

You can see how Chwalisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwalisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chwalisz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwalisz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chwalisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwalisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Chwalisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwalisz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Chwalisz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chwalisz. For the veterans among your Chwalisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwalisz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chwalisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chwalisz in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chwalisz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chwalisz 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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