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Chmelyk Family History

Chmelyk 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: Chmelik, Chmela, Cheely, Camel, Schmeltz, Chalk, Cherek, Chmiel

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Where is the Chmelyk family from?

You can see how Chmelyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmelyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chmelyk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chmelyk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chmelyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chmelyk 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 Chmelyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chmelyk. 100% of Chmelyk men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chmelyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Chmelyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmelyk 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chmelyk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chmelyk. For the veterans among your Chmelyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmelyk lifespan?

Average Chmelyk life expectancy in 1986 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chmelyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chmelyk 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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