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Chernek Family History

Chernek 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: Cherek, Cherney, Cherne, Cherner, Cerney, Cerne, Chernick, Chernin

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Where is the Chernek family from?

You can see how Chernek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chernek families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chernek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chernek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernek 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 Chernek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chernek. 50% of Chernek men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Chernek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Chernek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernek 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Chernek. 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 75 military records available for the last name Chernek. For the veterans among your Chernek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chernek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chernek in 1964 was 52, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chernek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernek 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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