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Jonek Family History

Jonek Surname 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: Jones, Jonak, Janek, Jone, Junek, Jonas, Hone, Monk, Jobe, Tone

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Where is the Jonek family from?

You can see how Jonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jonek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jonek families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jonek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jonek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonek 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 Jonek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jonek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Jonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonek 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Jonek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Jonek. For the veterans among your Jonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Jonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jonek in 1985 was 88, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonek 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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