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Okonek Name Meaning

Polish: diminutive of Okoń (see Okon ).

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


Similar surnames: Okonski, Kolek, Kosek, Okon, Kolak, Fronek, Kobak, Kwolek, Godek

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Where is the Okonek family from?

You can see how Okonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okonek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Okonek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Okonek families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Okonek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Okonek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okonek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okonek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okonek. 23% of Okonek 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
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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What Okonek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Okonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okonek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Okonek. 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 Okonek. For the veterans among your Okonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okonek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Okonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Okonek in 1961 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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