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Ondek Family History

Ondek 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: Onder, Gondek, Oder, Onley, Bonde, Radek, Ander, Oden, Dudek, Olden

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Where is the Ondek family from?

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

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

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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%
  • Bottler
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ondek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Ondek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondek 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ondek. 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 225 military records available for the last name Ondek. For the veterans among your Ondek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ondek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ondek in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ondek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ondek 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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