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Cernek Family History

Cernek 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, Cernik, Cernak, Berner, Carne, Corner, Kerner, Creek

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Where is the Cernek family from?

You can see how Cernek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cernek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cernek family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cernek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernek 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 Cernek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cernek. 30% of Cernek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Porter
    20%

What Cernek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Cernek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernek 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Cernek. 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 201 military records available for the last name Cernek. For the veterans among your Cernek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cernek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cernek in 1959 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cernek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernek 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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