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Chwalk Family History

Chwalk 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: Chalk, Chwalek, Schalk, Schwalm, Calk, Chall, Chvala, Schwark, Walk

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Chwalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwalk 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chwalk. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Chwalk. For the veterans among your Chwalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwalk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chwalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chwalk in 1967 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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