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Cherniack Family History

Cherniack 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: Chernick, Cherniak, Chesnick, Czerniak, Herrick, Bernick, Charnock

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Where is the Cherniack family from?

You can see how Cherniack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherniack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cherniack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Cherniack families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cherniack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cherniack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherniack 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 Cherniack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cherniack. 50% of Cherniack men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Cherniack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cherniack were Tailor and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Cherniack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Cherniack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherniack 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Cherniack. 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 97 military records available for the last name Cherniack. For the veterans among your Cherniack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherniack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cherniack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cherniack in 1962 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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