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Cmiel Family History

Cmiel 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: Chmiel, Amiel, Kiel, Mill, Camel, Capel, Mier, Briel, Miele, Thiel

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Where is the Cmiel family from?

You can see how Cmiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cmiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cmiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Cmiel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cmiel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cmiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cmiel 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 Cmiel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Cmiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Cmiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cmiel 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Cmiel. 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 188 military records available for the last name Cmiel. For the veterans among your Cmiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cmiel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cmiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cmiel in 1966 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cmiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cmiel 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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