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Cheresnik Family History

Cheresnik Name 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: Chernick, Chernin, Cherek, Chesnick, Resnik, Chervenak, Cherniak

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Where is the Cheresnik family from?

You can see how Cheresnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheresnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cheresnik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheresnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheresnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheresnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheresnik ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cheresnik ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Cheresnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheresnik 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cheresnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Cheresnik. For the veterans among your Cheresnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheresnik lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Cheresnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cheresnik in 1976 was 88, and 80 in 1996.

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