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Czerny Family History

Czerny 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: Cerny, Cherny, Czarny, Cerney, Cerne, Cerna, Cherry, Cherney, Chery

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Where is the Czerny family from?

You can see how Czerny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czerny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Czerny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Czerny families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Czerny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Czerny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czerny 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 Czerny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czerny. 47% of Czerny men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Czerny women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Czerny were Tool Maker and Teacher.

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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
    47%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Tool Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Czerny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Czerny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czerny 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Czerny. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Czerny. For the veterans among your Czerny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czerny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Czerny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Czerny in 1962 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Czerny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czerny 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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