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Cernak Family History

Cernak Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Černák) Slovenian (Černak): nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion derived from Slovak čierny Czech černý and an old spelling of Slovenian črn ‘black dark’.

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


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Where is the Cernak family from?

You can see how Cernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cernak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cernak families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernak's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cernak families in 1911.
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What did your Cernak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cernak. 44% of Cernak men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cernak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cernak were Carpenter and File Clerk.

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • File Clerk
    19%

What Cernak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Cernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernak 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Cernak. 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 268 military records available for the last name Cernak. For the veterans among your Cernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cernak in 1959 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernak 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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