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Sernak Family History

Sernak 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: Serna, Cernak, Serra, Senna, Sera, Sena, Cerna, Perna, Sestak, Bernat

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Where is the Sernak family from?

You can see how Sernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sernak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sernak family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sernak's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sernak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sernak 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 Sernak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beeter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sernak. 100% of Sernak men worked as a Beeter.

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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

  • Beeter
    100%

What Sernak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sernak 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sernak. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sernak. For the veterans among your Sernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sernak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sernak in 1962 was 73, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sernak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sernak 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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