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Hernjak Family History

Hernjak 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: Hornak, Cherniak, Hernan, Cernak, Hornyak, Herrick, Herdman, Bernick

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Where is the Hernjak family from?

You can see how Hernjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hernjak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hernjak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hernjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hernjak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hernjak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Hernjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernjak 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hernjak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hernjak. For the veterans among your Hernjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernjak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Hernjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hernjak in 1975 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

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