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Chmura Family History

Chmura Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from chmura ‘cloud’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schur, Mura, Chuba, Komara, Peura, Curb, Chesla, Huba, Schmuck

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Where is the Chmura family from?

You can see how Chmura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmura family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Chmura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chmura family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmura's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chmura families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chmura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chmura. 36% of Chmura men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Chmura women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chmura were Baker and 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Sewer
    10%
  • Operator On Sewing Mach
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chmura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmura 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chmura. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chmura. For the veterans among your Chmura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmura lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Chmura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chmura in 1945 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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