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Kornak Family History

Kornak 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: Korsak, Hornak, Dornak, Kozak, Gornik, Korab, Korn, Karnik, Korda

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Where is the Kornak family from?

You can see how Kornak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kornak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kornak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kornak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kornak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kornak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kornak. 100% of Kornak 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Kornak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornak 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Kornak. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kornak. For the veterans among your Kornak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kornak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kornak in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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