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Tscherny Family History

Tscherny 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: Cherny, Tacheny, Schenk, Ascher, Scherf, Schein, Cerny, Scher

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Where is the Tscherny family from?

You can see how Tscherny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tscherny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tscherny family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tscherny's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tscherny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tscherny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tscherny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Tscherny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tscherny 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tscherny. 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 84 military records available for the last name Tscherny. For the veterans among your Tscherny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tscherny lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Tscherny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tscherny in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tscherny 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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