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Cernosky Family History

Cernosky 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: Bernosky, Chernesky, Cernosek, Barnosky, Cerney, Cerny, Crosby

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Where is the Cernosky family from?

You can see how Cernosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cernosky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cernosky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cernosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cernosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Cernosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernosky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cernosky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cernosky. For the veterans among your Cernosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Cernosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cernosky in 1966 was 63, and 106 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernosky 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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