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Cherveny Family History

Cherveny Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Červený (see Cerveny).

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


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Where is the Cherveny family from?

You can see how Cherveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cherveny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cherveny families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cherveny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cherveny families in 1891.
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What did your Cherveny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Selector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherveny. 34% of Cherveny men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cherveny women worked as a Selector.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Selector
    100%

What Cherveny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Cherveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherveny 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cherveny. 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 150 military records available for the last name Cherveny. For the veterans among your Cherveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherveny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cherveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cherveny in 1964 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cherveny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherveny 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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