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Czerniawski Family History

Czerniawski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are habitational names for individuals originating from various locations named Czerniawa, Czerniawka, or Czerniawy. These places are located in the southern borderland of Poland.

Each of these localities carries a name derived from a dialect variant of the Polish term czarny, which translates to 'black'.

The naming convention reflects a common practice in many cultures, where surnames are derived from geographical locations or features.

In this case, the name signifies a connection to a specific area, highlighting the significance of place in the identity of Polish and Ashkenazic Jews.

Overall, the name Czerniawa and its variants embody both cultural heritage and linguistic roots.

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


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You can see how Czerniawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czerniawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Czerniawski families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Czerniawski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Czerniawski families in 1920.
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What did your Czerniawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Czerniawski. 60% of Czerniawski 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Czerniawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Czerniawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czerniawski 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Czerniawski. 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 337 military records available for the last name Czerniawski. For the veterans among your Czerniawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czerniawski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Czerniawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Czerniawski in 1951 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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