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Cerni Family History

Cerni Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Černi): nickname from an old spelling of črni the definite form of črn ‘black dark’ (compare Cerne).

Italianized form of Slovenian Černic: nickname derived from an old spelling of črn ‘black dark’.

Croatian (Černi): Croatized spelling of Czech and Slovak Černý Slovak also Čierny (see Cerny).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Cerni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cerni families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerni's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerni families in 1880.
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What did your Cerni ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 252 immigration records available for the last name Cerni. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cerni. For the veterans among your Cerni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerni lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cerni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cerni in 1962 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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