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Jonik Family History

Jonik 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: Konik, Jonak, Janik, Jonas, Monk, Gornik, Joki, Jones, Hornik, Bobik

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Where is the Jonik family from?

You can see how Jonik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jonik families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonik's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jonik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonik 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 Jonik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teaching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonik. 60% of Jonik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jonik women worked as a Teaching.

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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
    60%
  • Helper Bakery
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    100%

What Jonik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Jonik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonik 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Jonik. 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 114 military records available for the last name Jonik. For the veterans among your Jonik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jonik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jonik in 1964 was 69, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonik 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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