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Kominek Family History

Kominek Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech (Komínek): metonymic occupational name for a chimneysweep from a diminutive of Polish komin.

Czech komín means ‘chimney’, which highlights the origins of the name.

The name reflects the profession associated with maintaining and cleaning chimneys.

Occupational names like this often provide insight into the trades and roles that were significant in historical societies.

This connection to the profession illustrates the cultural and linguistic ties between Polish and Czech languages.

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


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Where is the Kominek family from?

You can see how Kominek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kominek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kominek families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kominek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kominek families in 1920.
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What did your Kominek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kominek. 32% of Kominek 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

What Kominek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Kominek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kominek 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Kominek. 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 320 military records available for the last name Kominek. For the veterans among your Kominek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kominek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kominek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kominek in 1947 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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