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Benedek Name Meaning

Hungarian: from the personal name Benedek Hungarian equivalent of Benedict .

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


Similar surnames: Benedick, Benedix, Bender, Benak, Benes, Benedict, Benzie, Bendick

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Where is the Benedek family from?

You can see how Benedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Benedek families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Benedek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benedek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benedek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedek. 25% of Benedek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Benedek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benedek were Painter and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Partners
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benedek. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Benedek. For the veterans among your Benedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benedek in 1952 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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