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Chmay Family History

Chmay 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: Chay, Chhay, May, Hay, Chae, Chao, Cha, Ahmad, Cham, Demay

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Where is the Chmay family from?

You can see how Chmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Chmay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chmay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmay 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 75 census records available for the last name Chmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chmay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chmay. For the veterans among your Chmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Chmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chmay in 1970 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmay 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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