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Crnkovic Family History

Crnkovic Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Crnković); Slovenian (Črnkovič): patronymic from the hypocoristic nickname Crnko (Slovenian Črnko) ‘the black-haired or dark-skinned one’.

This name derives from the words crn and črn, which mean ‘black’ and ‘dark’, respectively.

The nicknames reflect a physical characteristic, suggesting a common cultural appreciation for identifiers based on appearance.

The patronymic nature of the surname indicates lineage, linking individuals to their ancestry through the use of a diminutive form.

This practice of naming is prevalent in various Slavic cultures, exemplifying the richness of their linguistic heritage.

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


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You can see how Crnkovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crnkovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Crnkovic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Crnkovic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Crnkovic families in 1920.
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What did your Crnkovic ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Crnkovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crnkovic 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Crnkovic. 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 198 military records available for the last name Crnkovic. For the veterans among your Crnkovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crnkovic lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Crnkovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crnkovic in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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