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Chmara Family History

Chmara 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: Chiara, Camara, Chmura, Chard, Kamara, Mara, Hara, Cambra, Char, Cara

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Where is the Chmara family from?

You can see how Chmara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chmara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Chmara families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Chmara's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Chmara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmara 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 Chmara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmara. 50% of Chmara men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

What Chmara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Chmara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmara 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Chmara. 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 206 military records available for the last name Chmara. For the veterans among your Chmara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chmara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chmara in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmara 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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