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Chmelar Family History

Chmelar 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: Chmela, Chmelik, Caesar, Camel, Comer, Ohmer, Melgar, Clear, Wheeler

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Where is the Chmelar family from?

You can see how Chmelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmelar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chmelar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chmelar families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Chmelar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chmelar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmelar 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 Chmelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmelar. 56% of Chmelar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Partner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Chmelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Chmelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmelar 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Chmelar. 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 109 military records available for the last name Chmelar. For the veterans among your Chmelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmelar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chmelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chmelar in 1963 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmelar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmelar 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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