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Czerkis Family History

Czerkis 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: Cherkas, Clerkin, Curtis, Chernin, Berkes, Cervi, Zervas, Perkes

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Where is the Czerkis family from?

You can see how Czerkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czerkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Czerkis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Czerkis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Czerkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czerkis 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 Czerkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Czerkis. 100% of Czerkis 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 Czerkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Czerkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czerkis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Czerkis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Czerkis. For the veterans among your Czerkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czerkis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Czerkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Czerkis in 1981 was 91, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Czerkis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czerkis 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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