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Chmar Family History

Chmar 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: Char, Comar, Chae, Omar, Haar, Chao, Schaar, Comer, Kumar, Chard

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Where is the Chmar family from?

You can see how Chmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chmar families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Chmar family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmar's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmar 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 50 census records available for the last name Chmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmar 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Chmar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chmar. For the veterans among your Chmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chmar in 1961 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmar 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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