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Chernyk Family History

Chernyk 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: Cherny, Chernick, Cerny, Chernin, Cherek, Cherry, Cherney, Chery

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Where is the Chernyk family from?

You can see how Chernyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chernyk families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chernyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chernyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chernyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chernyk. 100% of Chernyk men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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What Chernyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Chernyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernyk 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Chernyk. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chernyk. For the veterans among your Chernyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Chernyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chernyk in 1966 was 28, and 92 in 2002.

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