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Chmiel Family History

Chmiel Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from Polish chmiel ‘hops’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower of hops.

It may also be from any of various places in Poland named with this word.

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


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Where is the Chmiel family from?

You can see how Chmiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chmiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chmiel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmiel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chmiel families in 1891.
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What did your Chmiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chmiel. 38% of Chmiel men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Chmiel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chmiel were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chmiel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chmiel. For the veterans among your Chmiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmiel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Chmiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chmiel in 1943 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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