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Jedynak Family History

Jedynak Surname Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): descriptive epithet from Polish jedynak ‘only child’. Compare Yedinak.

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


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Where is the Jedynak family from?

You can see how Jedynak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedynak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jedynak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jedynak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jedynak families in 1920.
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What did your Jedynak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jedynak. 39% of Jedynak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Welder
    12%
  • Mackonic
    12%

What Jedynak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Jedynak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedynak 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Jedynak. 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 198 military records available for the last name Jedynak. For the veterans among your Jedynak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jedynak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jedynak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jedynak in 1964 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jedynak 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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