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Chermak Family History

Chermak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Čermák (see Cermak).

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


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Where is the Chermak family from?

You can see how Chermak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chermak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chermak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Chermak families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chermak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chermak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chermak 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 Chermak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chermak. 16% of Chermak men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Chermak women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chermak were Truck Driver and Receptionist.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Receptionist
    12%

What Chermak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chermak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chermak 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Chermak. 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 415 military records available for the last name Chermak. For the veterans among your Chermak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chermak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chermak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chermak in 1960 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chermak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chermak 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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