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Chernikov Family History

Chernikov 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: Chernick, Chernin, Cherico, Cherniak, Chernow, Cernik, Reznikov

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Where is the Chernikov family from?

You can see how Chernikov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernikov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chernikov family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chernikov's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chernikov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernikov surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Chernikov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernikov 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Chernikov. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chernikov. For the veterans among your Chernikov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernikov lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Chernikov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chernikov in 1976 was 70, and 69 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernikov 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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