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Ciernik Family History

Ciernik 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: Cernik, Chernick, Chernin, Czerniak, Cherniak, Czarnik, Cieri, Cernak

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Where is the Ciernik family from?

You can see how Ciernik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciernik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ciernik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ciernik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ciernik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ciernik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciernik 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ciernik. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ciernik. For the veterans among your Ciernik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciernik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ciernik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ciernik in 1963 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ciernik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciernik 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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