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Cerak Family History

Cerak 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: Cermak, Cera, Cernak, Cerar, Barak, Crank, Cerro, Rak, Deak, Peak

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Where is the Cerak family from?

You can see how Cerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cerak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerak 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 Cerak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerak. 100% of Cerak women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Cerak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Cerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerak 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cerak. 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 33 military records available for the last name Cerak. For the veterans among your Cerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cerak in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerak 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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