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Chwistek Family History

Chwistek 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: Christen, Christel, Christo, Chester, Chrismer, Sistek, Witek

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Where is the Chwistek family from?

You can see how Chwistek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwistek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chwistek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwistek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chwistek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwistek 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 26 census records available for the last name Chwistek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwistek 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chwistek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Chwistek. For the veterans among your Chwistek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwistek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chwistek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chwistek in 1965 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chwistek 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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