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Cherny Family History

Cherny Name Meaning

Ukrainian (also transliterated as e.g. Chernyy) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from the Russian adjective chërnyy ‘black dark’ denoting a black-haired or dark-skinned man. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Černý Slovak also Čierny ‘black dark’ (see Cerny ). Americanized form of Slovenian Černi ‘black dark’ (see Cerni ) or of the same Croatian surname which is of Czech or Slovak origin (compare 2 above).

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

Similar surnames: Cherney, Cherne, Cerny, Churney, Chernin, Shern, Charney, Cherner

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Where is the Cherny family from?

You can see how Cherny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cherny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Cherny families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cherny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cherny families in 1891.

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Census Records
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cherny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherny 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Cherny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 235 military records available for the last name Cherny. For the veterans among your Cherny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cherny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherny 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Cherny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Cherny immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Cherny. For the veterans among your Cherny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cherny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cherny in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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