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Chmielinski Family History

Chmielinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Chmieliński): habitational name for someone from a place called Chmieleń Wielki in Masovian Voivodeship or Chmielno in Pomeranian Voivodeship.

These locations are named with the word chmiel, which means ‘hops’ in Polish.

The name indicates a connection to these areas, possibly denoting the origin of a family or individual.

Habitational names are common in Polish culture, reflecting the geographical roots of the people.

Understanding such names can provide insights into the history and agriculture of the regions they represent.

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


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Where is the Chmielinski family from?

You can see how Chmielinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chmielinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chmielinski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chmielinski's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Chmielinski families in 1920.
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What did your Chmielinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chmielinski. 45% of Chmielinski men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Optometrist
    23%

What Chmielinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Chmielinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chmielinski 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Chmielinski. 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 184 military records available for the last name Chmielinski. For the veterans among your Chmielinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chmielinski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Chmielinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chmielinski in 1956 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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