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Danielak Family History

Danielak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Daniel.

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


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Where is the Danielak family from?

You can see how Danielak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danielak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Danielak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Danielak families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Danielak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Danielak families in 1920.
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What did your Danielak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danielak. 31% of Danielak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Danielak women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danielak were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Welder
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Danielak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Danielak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danielak 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Danielak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 272 military records available for the last name Danielak. For the veterans among your Danielak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danielak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Danielak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Danielak in 1960 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danielak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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