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Cernicky Family History

Cernicky 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, Chernick, Wernick, Pernick, Cernik, Vernick, Cornick

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Where is the Cernicky family from?

You can see how Cernicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernicky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cernicky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernicky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cernicky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernicky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cernicky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Cernicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernicky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cernicky. 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 51 military records available for the last name Cernicky. For the veterans among your Cernicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernicky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cernicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cernicky in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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