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Cherniak Family History

Cherniak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Chernyak. In some cases this is also a variant transliteration of the same Ukrainian name.

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


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Where is the Cherniak family from?

You can see how Cherniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherniak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cherniak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cherniak families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cherniak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cherniak families in 1911.
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What did your Cherniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Storekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cherniak. 100% of Cherniak men worked as a Storekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Storekeeper
    100%

What Cherniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cherniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherniak 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Cherniak. 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 167 military records available for the last name Cherniak. For the veterans among your Cherniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherniak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cherniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cherniak in 1958 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cherniak 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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