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Chwalny Family History

Chwalny 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: Chwalek, Chang, Cowley, Hwang, Chipley, Whaley, Caley, Healey, Schwan

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Where is the Chwalny family from?

You can see how Chwalny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwalny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chwalny family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chwalny's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chwalny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwalny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chwalny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chwalny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Chwalny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwalny 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chwalny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chwalny. For the veterans among your Chwalny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwalny lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Chwalny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chwalny in 1969 was 73, and 71 in 1998.

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