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Okonski Family History

Okonski Surname Meaning

Polish (Okoński): habitational name for someone from Okoń in Greater Poland.

It can also refer to Okonin in Kuyavian-Pomeranian or Okoński, now in Ukraine near Lutsk.

Additionally, the name may be a derivative of the nickname Okoń (see Okon).

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


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You can see how Okonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okonski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Okonski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Okonski families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Okonski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Okonski families in 1891.
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What did your Okonski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nil was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Okonski. 100% of Okonski men worked as a Nil.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Nil
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 350 immigration records available for the last name Okonski. 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 556 military records available for the last name Okonski. For the veterans among your Okonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okonski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Okonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Okonski in 1952 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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