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Okonek Family History

Okonek Surname Meaning

Polish: diminutive of Okoń (see Okon).

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


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Where is the Okonek family from?

You can see how Okonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okonek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Okonek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Okonek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Okonek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Okonek families in 1841.
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What did your Okonek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okonek. 23% of Okonek men 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
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Okonek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Okonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okonek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Okonek. 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 198 military records available for the last name Okonek. For the veterans among your Okonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okonek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Okonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Okonek in 1961 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okonek 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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