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Okonski Name Meaning

Polish (Okoński): habitational name for someone from Okoń in Greater Poland Okonin in Kuyavian-Pomeranian or Okońsk now in Ukraine near Lutsk or a derivative of the nickname Okoń (see Okon ).

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


Similar surnames: Kanski, Osinski, Olinski, Lonski, Wronski, Blonski, Skorski, Osowski

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Where is the Okonski family from?

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 1880 there were 4 Okonski families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Okonski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Okonski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okonski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okonski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okonski. 41% of Okonski men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Okonski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Okonski were Machine Operator and Waitress. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Okonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okonski 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Okonski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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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