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Chmill Family History

Chmill 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: Chmiel, Chill, Mill, Child, Hill, Hamill, Schmoll, Thill, Chaille

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Where is the Chmill family from?

You can see how Chmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chmill families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Chmill families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmill's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Chmill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Chmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmill 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chmill. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chmill. For the veterans among your Chmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmill lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chmill in 1961 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmill 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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