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Jedinak Family History

Jedinak Surname Meaning

Slovak (Jedinák) and Rusyn (from Slovakia; mainly Jedinák): descriptive epithet from Slovak jedinák ‘only child’.

This surname is also found in Czechia.

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


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Where is the Jedinak family from?

You can see how Jedinak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedinak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jedinak families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jedinak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jedinak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jedinak 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 Jedinak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jedinak. 72% of Jedinak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jedinak women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Jedinak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Jedinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedinak 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Jedinak. 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 133 military records available for the last name Jedinak. For the veterans among your Jedinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jedinak lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Jedinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jedinak in 1940 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jedinak 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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