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Sendek Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Sędek a pet form of Old Polish compound names derived from sądzić Old Polish sędzić ‘to judge’ e.g. Sędzimir Sędziwoj Sędomir. Slovak: if not of Polish origin (see above) then possibly a nickname from Hungarian szende ‘meek’.

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


Similar surnames: Bendik, Sebek, Lender, Mendyk, Sadek, Wendel, Hendee, Sander, Syzdek

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Where is the Sendek family from?

You can see how Sendek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sendek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sendek family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sendek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sendek families in 1911.
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What did your Sendek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendek. 28% of Sendek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    28%
  • Loader
    17%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Sendek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendek 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Sendek. 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 208 military records available for the last name Sendek. For the veterans among your Sendek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sendek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sendek in 1955 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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