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Chernus Family History

Chernus 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: Chernin, Chelius, Cherney, Cherne, Cherny, Charnas, Chern, Cherner

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Where is the Chernus family from?

You can see how Chernus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chernus family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chernus's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Chernus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chernus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chernus. 60% of Chernus men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    60%
  • Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Chernus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernus 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Chernus. 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 61 military records available for the last name Chernus. For the veterans among your Chernus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chernus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chernus in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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