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Chylinski Family History

Chylinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Chyliński): habitational name for someone from Chylin in Lublin, Masovian, and Greater Poland voivodeships or Chyliny in Masovian and Podlaskie voivodeships named with the nickname Chyła.

This name derives from the verb chylić się, which means ‘to bow down, to slope, or to droop.’

The Chyliński surname reflects a connection to specific geographic locations within Poland.

Usage of the name may vary by region, demonstrating its diverse cultural significance.

Compare this with the similar surname Hilinski, highlighting regional naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Chylinski family from?

You can see how Chylinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chylinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chylinski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Chylinski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chylinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chylinski 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 Chylinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chylinski. 40% of Chylinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chylinski women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Priest
    20%
  • Winder Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Chylinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Chylinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chylinski 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Chylinski. 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 176 military records available for the last name Chylinski. For the veterans among your Chylinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chylinski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chylinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chylinski in 1961 was 52, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chylinski 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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