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Czernisz Family History

Czernisz 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: Czerniak, Cornish, Chernick, Chernin, Cerise, Cherniak, Cernik

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Where is the Czernisz family from?

You can see how Czernisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czernisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Czernisz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Czernisz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Czernisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czernisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Czernisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Czernisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czernisz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Czernisz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Czernisz. For the veterans among your Czernisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czernisz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Czernisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Czernisz in 1980 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czernisz 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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