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Ondrusek Family History

Ondrusek 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: Vondrasek, Ondrus, Ondracek, Dusek, Vondracek, Rusek, Andresen

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Where is the Ondrusek family from?

You can see how Ondrusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondrusek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ondrusek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ondrusek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ondrusek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ondrusek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ondrusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ondrusek. 30% of Ondrusek men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Ondrusek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ondrusek were Farming and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Ondrusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondrusek 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ondrusek. 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 164 military records available for the last name Ondrusek. For the veterans among your Ondrusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondrusek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ondrusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ondrusek in 1963 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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