Jonak Family History

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Jonak Name Meaning

Polish (Jonák): patronymic from the personal name Jon, a dialect form of Jan, or Jonasz. Czech and Slovak (Jonák): from a pet form of the personal name Jonáš (see Jonas).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Jonas, Janak, Dolak, Janek, Honan, Manak, Kolak, Mona, Benak, Hanak

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Jonak Family Origin

Where is the Jonak family from?

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You can see how Jonak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonak families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jonak families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jonak's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jonak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Jonak Family Occupations

What did your Jonak ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Book Binder and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Jonak. The most common Jonak occupation in the USA was Book Binder. 50% of Jonak's were Book Binders.

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  • Book Binder

    50%

  • Laborer

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jonak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Jonak Historical Records

What Jonak family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jonak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 365 immigration records available for the last name Jonak. 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 Card

There are 635 military records available for the last name Jonak. For the veterans among your Jonak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Jonak Life Expectancy

What is the average Jonak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jonak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jonak in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonak 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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