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Czernicki Family History

Czernicki 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: Chernick, Czarnecki, Czerniak, Czarniecki, Bernick, Wernick

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Where is the Czernicki family from?

You can see how Czernicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czernicki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Czernicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Czernicki families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Czernicki's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Czernicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czernicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Czernicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Closer Shoe were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czernicki. 56% of Czernicki men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Czernicki women worked as a Closer Shoe. Some less common occupations for Americans named Czernicki were Loader and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Loader
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Closer Shoe
    34%
  • Bench Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Czernicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czernicki 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Czernicki. 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 184 military records available for the last name Czernicki. For the veterans among your Czernicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czernicki lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Czernicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Czernicki in 1966 was 62, and 61 in 2003.

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