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Chelmecki Family History

Chelmecki 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: Chomicki, Bielecki, Helmick, Helmer, Chernick, Siedlecki, Chernesky

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Where is the Chelmecki family from?

You can see how Chelmecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelmecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chelmecki family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelmecki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chelmecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelmecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chelmecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comp Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelmecki. 60% of Chelmecki men worked as a Comp Farmer.

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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

  • Comp Farmer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Chelmecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Chelmecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelmecki 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chelmecki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Chelmecki. For the veterans among your Chelmecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelmecki lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chelmecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chelmecki in 1966 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelmecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelmecki ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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