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Cherwonka Family History

Cherwonka 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: Czerwonka, Chervenka, Chertok, Cervenka, Heron, Charnock, Corona

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherwonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Cherwonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherwonka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cherwonka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cherwonka. For the veterans among your Cherwonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherwonka lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Cherwonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cherwonka in 1982 was 90, and 69 in 1997.

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