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Chwatek Family History

Chwatek 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: Chwalek, Swatek, Chatel, Chladek, Chapek, Choate, Chae, Cater, Chaves

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Where is the Chwatek family from?

You can see how Chwatek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwatek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chwatek families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwatek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chwatek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwatek 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 Chwatek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chwatek. 100% of Chwatek men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Chwatek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Chwatek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwatek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chwatek. 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 91 military records available for the last name Chwatek. For the veterans among your Chwatek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwatek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chwatek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chwatek in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chwatek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chwatek 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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