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Bienkowski Family History

Bienkowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Bieńkowski): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bieńkowice Bieńkowiec or Bieńkowo.

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


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Where is the Bienkowski family from?

You can see how Bienkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bienkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bienkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Bienkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bienkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bienkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bienkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bienkowski. 48% of Bienkowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bienkowski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bienkowski were Polisher and Assembler.

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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
    48%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Polisher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bienkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bienkowski 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Bienkowski. 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 817 military records available for the last name Bienkowski. For the veterans among your Bienkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bienkowski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bienkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bienkowski in 1945 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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