History of your Surname
Get access to Chernisky family records.Start a free trial

Chernisky Family History

Chernisky 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: Chernesky, Chernick, Cherniak, Chernin, Cherney, Chesnick, Cherny

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Chernisky family from?

You can see how Chernisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Chernisky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chernisky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chernisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chernisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chernisky. 37% of Chernisky men worked as a Miner. .

View Census Data for Chernisky | Data not to scale

*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 1940

  • Miner
    37%
  • Coal Miner
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Chernisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Chernisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernisky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Chernisky

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Chernisky. 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.

View all Chernisky immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Chernisky. For the veterans among your Chernisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chernisky military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chernisky family history

Discover More

What is the average Chernisky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chernisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chernisky in 1966 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chernisky

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chernisky family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Chernisky last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial