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Schornack Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Czornak or Czarnak cognates of Czerniak a derivative of czarny ‘black’.

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


Similar surnames: Charnock, Schnack, Schlack, Schrock, Hornak, Harnack, Schnick

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Where is the Schornack family from?

You can see how Schornack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schornack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schornack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schornack families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schornack's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schornack families in 1880.
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What did your Schornack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schornack. 34% of Schornack men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Schornack women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schornack were Carpenter and General Office Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • General Office Work
    20%
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Schornack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schornack 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Schornack. 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 156 military records available for the last name Schornack. For the veterans among your Schornack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schornack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schornack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schornack in 1965 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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