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Chelminski Family History

Chelminski Name 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: Helminski, Cielinski, Helinski, Zielinski, Sieminski, Bielinski

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Where is the Chelminski family from?

You can see how Chelminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelminski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelminski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chelminski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelminski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chelminski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelminski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chelminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chelminski. 34% of Chelminski men worked as a Labor and 100% of Chelminski women worked as a Labor. .

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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 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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What Chelminski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Chelminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelminski 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Chelminski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Chelminski. For the veterans among your Chelminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelminski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Chelminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chelminski in 1962 was 71, and 58 in 2002.

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