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Chwastiak Family History

Chwastiak 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: Christian, Chastine, Chadwick, Sebastian, Christmas, Pasciak, Wasik

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Chwastiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwastiak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Chwastiak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Chwastiak. For the veterans among your Chwastiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwastiak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Chwastiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chwastiak in 1975 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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