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Cierzniak Family History

Cierzniak 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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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Cierzniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierzniak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cierzniak. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Cierzniak. For the veterans among your Cierzniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cierzniak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Cierzniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cierzniak in 1960 was 65, and 99 in 2002.

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