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Cerveny Family History

Cerveny Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Červený): from červený ‘red ruddy’ hence a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

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


Similar surnames: Cherveny, Cerny, Cervenka, Cerney, Chervenak, Carden, Deveny, Cervino

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Where is the Cerveny family from?

You can see how Cerveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerveny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cerveny families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerveny's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cerveny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerveny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerveny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerveny. 29% of Cerveny men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Cerveny women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerveny were Engineer and 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cerveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerveny 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Cerveny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 682 military records available for the last name Cerveny. For the veterans among your Cerveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerveny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cerveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cerveny in 1962 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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