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Jernak Family History

Jernak 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: Jerzak, Cernak, Cerna, Perna, Bernat, Cermak, Jonak, Hornak, Verna

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Where is the Jernak family from?

You can see how Jernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernak family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jernak families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jernak's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jernak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jernak 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 17 census records available for the last name Jernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jernak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jernak. For the veterans among your Jernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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