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Chernak Family History

Chernak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Černák Slovenian Černak or Črnak (see Cernak).

Belorussian: nickname based on the Russian adjective chërnyy ‘black dark’ denoting a black-haired or dark-skinned man.

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


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Where is the Chernak family from?

You can see how Chernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chernak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Chernak families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chernak's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Chernak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernak 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 Chernak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chernak. 40% of Chernak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chernak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chernak were Miner and Mach Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Furrier
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Mach Operator
    40%

What Chernak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Chernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernak 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Chernak. 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 199 military records available for the last name Chernak. For the veterans among your Chernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chernak in 1963 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernak 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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