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Cernosek Family History

Cernosek Name Meaning

Czech (Černošek): diminutive of Černoch a derivative of černý ‘black dark’ (see Cerny ).

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


Similar surnames: Cernik, Cerney, Cernoch, Cherne, Cernak, Cerne, Serbousek, Nosek

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Where is the Cernosek family from?

You can see how Cernosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernosek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Cernosek families living in Texas. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cernosek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cernosek families in 1920.
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What did your Cernosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cernosek. 77% of Cernosek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cernosek women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Cernosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernosek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cernosek. 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 76 military records available for the last name Cernosek. For the veterans among your Cernosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernosek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cernosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cernosek in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 2003.

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