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Chmela Family History

Chmela Surname Meaning

Czech: from chmel ‘hops’ a metonymic occupational name for a grower of hops.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chmela family from?

You can see how Chmela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chmela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Chmela families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chmela families in 1880.
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What did your Chmela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chmela. 24% of Chmela men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Chmela women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chmela were Kitchen Helper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Kitchen Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Chmela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Chmela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmela 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Chmela. 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 575 military records available for the last name Chmela. For the veterans among your Chmela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chmela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chmela in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmela 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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