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Czernek Family History

Czernek 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: Cerney, Cerne, Cherek, Cherney, Cherne, Czerniak, Cherner, Cernik

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Where is the Czernek family from?

You can see how Czernek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czernek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Czernek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Czernek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Czernek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czernek 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 Czernek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Czernek. 50% of Czernek men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Papier Man
    50%

What Czernek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Czernek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czernek 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Czernek. 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 162 military records available for the last name Czernek. For the veterans among your Czernek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czernek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Czernek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Czernek in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Czernek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czernek 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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