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Chlumsky Family History

Chlumsky Name 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: Shumsky, Chumley, Lusky, Lutsky, Slutsky, Chumney, Shumski, Husky

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Where is the Chlumsky family from?

You can see how Chlumsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlumsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chlumsky families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chlumsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chlumsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlumsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chlumsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chlumsky. 50% of Chlumsky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chlumsky women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Chlumsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Chlumsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlumsky 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Chlumsky. 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 95 military records available for the last name Chlumsky. For the veterans among your Chlumsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlumsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chlumsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chlumsky in 1965 was 91, and 90 in 2004.

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