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Charniak Family History

Charniak 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: Cherniak, Czarniak, Charnock, Chernick, Chapnick, Charnas, Czerniak

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Where is the Charniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Charniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Charniak. 100% of Charniak men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Charniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charniak 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Charniak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Charniak. For the veterans among your Charniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charniak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Charniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Charniak in 1964 was 68, and 45 in 2000.

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