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Chwastek Family History

Chwastek 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: Chwalek, Chasten, Chase, Hasten, Chester, Castel, Chasse, Thwaites

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Where is the Chwastek family from?

You can see how Chwastek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwastek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chwastek families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Chwastek family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwastek's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Chwastek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwastek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chwastek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chwastek. 72% of Chwastek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Chwastek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwastek 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Chwastek. 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 118 military records available for the last name Chwastek. For the veterans among your Chwastek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwastek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chwastek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chwastek in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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