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Ondrejka Family History

Ondrejka Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Andrea, Andretta, Onderko, Ondrey, Andreski, Noreika, Andreola

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Where is the Ondrejka family from?

You can see how Ondrejka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondrejka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ondrejka families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ondrejka's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Ondrejka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ondrejka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ondrejka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ondrejka. 39% of Ondrejka 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Ondrejka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondrejka 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Ondrejka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Ondrejka. For the veterans among your Ondrejka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondrejka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ondrejka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ondrejka in 1953 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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