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Cermack Family History

Cermack 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: Cermak, Carmack, Cormack, Cammack, Warmack, Cernak, Cromack, Chermak

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Where is the Cermack family from?

You can see how Cermack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cermack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cermack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Cermack family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cermack's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cermack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cermack 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 Cermack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cermack. 58% of Cermack men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cermack women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cermack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Cermack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cermack 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cermack. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cermack. For the veterans among your Cermack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cermack lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cermack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cermack in 1972 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cermack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cermack 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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