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Chernetz Family History

Chernetz 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: Cherney, Cherne, Cherner, Hertz, Cerney, Cerne, Chernick, Chernin

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Where is the Chernetz family from?

You can see how Chernetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chernetz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chernetz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chernetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chernetz 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 Chernetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chernetz. 50% of Chernetz men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Driver Helper
    50%
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What Chernetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Chernetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernetz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Chernetz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Chernetz. For the veterans among your Chernetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chernetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chernetz in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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