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Chervenak Family History

Chervenak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Červeňák (also Červenák, Červeňak) and Hungarian Cservenák (from Slovak): nickname from a derivative of červený ‘red ruddy’.

(see Cerveny).

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


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Where is the Chervenak family from?

You can see how Chervenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chervenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Chervenak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Chervenak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chervenak families in 1920.
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What did your Chervenak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chervenak. 30% of Chervenak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chervenak women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chervenak were Farm Laborer and 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
    30%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Chervenak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Chervenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chervenak 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Chervenak. 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 467 military records available for the last name Chervenak. For the veterans among your Chervenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chervenak lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chervenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chervenak in 1950 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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