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Serniak Family History

Serniak 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: Bernick, Senick, Lesniak, Wernick, Pernick, Czerniak, Serna, Gorniak

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Where is the Serniak family from?

You can see how Serniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serniak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Serniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Serniak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Serniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Serniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serniak. 74% of Serniak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Serniak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serniak were Shipping Clerk and Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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
    74%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Spinner
    29%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Serniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serniak 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Serniak. 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 Serniak. For the veterans among your Serniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serniak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Serniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Serniak in 1966 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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