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Cesnik Family History

Cesnik Surname Meaning

Slovenian: (Česnik): nickname or metonymic occupational name for a grower of garlic from dialect česnik ‘garlic’. Compare Chesnik.

Variant of Cestnik a topographic name derived from cesta ‘road’ denoting someone who lived by a road.

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


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Where is the Cesnik family from?

You can see how Cesnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cesnik families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cesnik's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Cesnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesnik 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 Cesnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cesnik. 50% of Cesnik 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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Cesnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesnik 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Cesnik. 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 86 military records available for the last name Cesnik. For the veterans among your Cesnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cesnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cesnik in 1963 was 76, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesnik 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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