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Chmielski Family History

Chmielski 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: Cegielski, Chmielinski, Chmielewski, Bielski, Chmiel, Jagielski

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Where is the Chmielski family from?

You can see how Chmielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmielski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmielski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chmielski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chmielski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Chmielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmielski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chmielski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chmielski. For the veterans among your Chmielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmielski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Chmielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chmielski in 1972 was 81, and 68 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmielski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmielski 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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