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Czerkas Family History

Czerkas 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: Cherkas, Zervas, Czekaj, Zerfas, Cerda, Farkas, Carras, Caras

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Where is the Czerkas family from?

You can see how Czerkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czerkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Czerkas families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Czerkas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Czerkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czerkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Czerkas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mason
    100%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Czerkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czerkas 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Czerkas. 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 86 military records available for the last name Czerkas. For the veterans among your Czerkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czerkas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Czerkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Czerkas in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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