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Bendek Family History

Bendek 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: Bezdek, Bender, Bendel, Benedek, Bendik, Sendek, Bunde, Bence, Bandel

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Where is the Bendek family from?

You can see how Bendek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bendek family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bendek's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Bendek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bendek. 100% of Bendek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bendek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendek 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Bendek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bendek. For the veterans among your Bendek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Bendek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bendek in 1974 was 91, and 48 in 2001.

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