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Cervenak Family History

Cervenak 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: Chervenak, Cervera, Cerveny, Cernak, Cervenka, Cardenas, Cervelli

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Where is the Cervenak family from?

You can see how Cervenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cervenak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cervenak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cervenak family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cervenak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cervenak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cervenak 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 Cervenak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cervenak. 80% of Cervenak 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Cervenak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Cervenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cervenak 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Cervenak. 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 268 military records available for the last name Cervenak. For the veterans among your Cervenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cervenak lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Cervenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cervenak in 1945 was 34, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cervenak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cervenak 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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