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Okun Family History

Okun Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Russian and Belorussian okun ‘perch’ (the fish).

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


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Where is the Okun family from?

You can see how Okun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Okun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Okun families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Okun's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Okun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okun 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 Okun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okun. 25% of Okun men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Okun women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okun were Dentist and Beautician.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Dentist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Beautician
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Okun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okun 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Okun. 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 495 military records available for the last name Okun. For the veterans among your Okun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okun lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Okun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Okun in 1953 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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