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Czerkes Family History

Czerkes 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: Berkes, Perkes, Merkes, Yerkes, Cherkas, Zerkel, Dierkes, Kerkes

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czerkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Czerkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czerkes 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Czerkes. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Czerkes. For the veterans among your Czerkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czerkes lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Czerkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Czerkes in 1990 was 45, and 67 in 1994.

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