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Schornak Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Czornak or Czarnak (see Schornack ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schornack, Schorn, Hornak, Schork, Schenk, Schrick, Schrock, Schorr

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Where is the Schornak family from?

You can see how Schornak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schornak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schornak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schornak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schornak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schornak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schornak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schornak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schornak. 60% of Schornak men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Schornak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schornak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schornak. 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 151 military records available for the last name Schornak. For the veterans among your Schornak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schornak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schornak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schornak in 1964 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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