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Cierniak Family History

Cierniak 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: Czerniak, Cherniak, Chernick, Cernik, Cernak, Czarniak, Bernick

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Where is the Cierniak family from?

You can see how Cierniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cierniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cierniak families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cierniak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cierniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cierniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cierniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handy Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cierniak. 50% of Cierniak men worked as a Handy Man. .

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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

  • Handy Man
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Cierniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierniak 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cierniak. 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 84 military records available for the last name Cierniak. For the veterans among your Cierniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cierniak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cierniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cierniak in 1967 was 67, and 66 in 2003.

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