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Bendik Family History

Bendik Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (mainly Bendík): from a pet form of Benda.

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


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Where is the Bendik family from?

You can see how Bendik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bendik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bendik families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendik's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bendik families in 1911.
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What did your Bendik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendik. 43% of Bendik men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bendik women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendik were Supervisor and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Assembler
    8%
  • Supervisor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Typist
    20%

What Bendik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Bendik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendik 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Bendik. 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 399 military records available for the last name Bendik. For the veterans among your Bendik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendik lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bendik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bendik in 1959 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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