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Chomiak Family History

Chomiak 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: Choma, Homick, Chomicki, Thomas, Chopin, Choice, Cherian, Hodak

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Where is the Chomiak family from?

You can see how Chomiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chomiak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chomiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chomiak families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chomiak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chomiak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chomiak 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 Chomiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chomiak. 62% of Chomiak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chomiak women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    62%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Chomiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chomiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chomiak 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Chomiak. 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 295 military records available for the last name Chomiak. For the veterans among your Chomiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chomiak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chomiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chomiak in 1958 was 34, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chomiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chomiak 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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