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Chmelir Family History

Chmelir 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: Chmelik, Camelio, Chmela, Melis, Camel, Melin, Comer, Chaplin, Melia

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Where is the Chmelir family from?

You can see how Chmelir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmelir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chmelir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chmelir family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmelir's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chmelir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmelir 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 Chmelir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmelir. 45% of Chmelir 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
    45%
  • Butcher
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

What Chmelir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Chmelir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmelir 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Chmelir. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chmelir. For the veterans among your Chmelir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmelir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chmelir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chmelir in 1966 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmelir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmelir 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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