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Chernowsky Family History

Chernowsky 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, Chojnowski, Czarnowski, Chernow, Bernosky, Charnock

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Where is the Chernowsky family from?

You can see how Chernowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chernowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chernowsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chernowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chernowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chernowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chernowsky. 100% of Chernowsky men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Chernowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernowsky 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Chernowsky. 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 74 military records available for the last name Chernowsky. For the veterans among your Chernowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chernowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chernowsky in 1963 was 78, and 41 in 2003.

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