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Chernock Family History

Chernock 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: Charnock, Chernick, Chinnock, Sherlock, Chernoff, Chesnick, Cernoch

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Where is the Chernock family from?

You can see how Chernock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chernock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 6 Chernock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chernock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chernock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chernock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chernock. 34% of Chernock men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chernock women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Lawyer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Chernock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Chernock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernock 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Chernock. 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 109 military records available for the last name Chernock. For the veterans among your Chernock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chernock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chernock in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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