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Csernak Family History

Csernak 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: Cernak, Cerna, Cermak, Czerniak, Serna, Cherniak, Cernik, Chermak

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Where is the Csernak family from?

You can see how Csernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Csernak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Csernak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Csernak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Csernak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Csernak 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 Csernak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Csernak. 100% of Csernak 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
    100%

What Csernak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Csernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Csernak 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Csernak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Csernak. For the veterans among your Csernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Csernak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Csernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Csernak in 1967 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Csernak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Csernak 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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