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Okoneski Family History

Okoneski 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: Okonski, Okoniewski, Okonek, Konesky, Koski, Poleski, Konarski

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Where is the Okoneski family from?

You can see how Okoneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okoneski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Okoneski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Okoneski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Okoneski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okoneski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okoneski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okoneski. 50% of Okoneski men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Okoneski women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Okoneski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Okoneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okoneski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Okoneski. 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 58 military records available for the last name Okoneski. For the veterans among your Okoneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okoneski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Okoneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Okoneski in 1967 was 67, and 56 in 2004.

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