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Joniak Family History

Joniak 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: Jonak, Janiak, Jonas, Pozniak, Wozniak, Konik, Honick, Janak, Gonia

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Where is the Joniak family from?

You can see how Joniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joniak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Joniak family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joniak's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Joniak families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joniak 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 Joniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joniak. 70% of Joniak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Joniak women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Joniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Joniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joniak 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Joniak. 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 89 military records available for the last name Joniak. For the veterans among your Joniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Joniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Joniak in 1963 was 74, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joniak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joniak 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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