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Bendzak Family History

Bendzak 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: Benda, Benza, Bezak, Bendick, Benak, Bendik, Banda, Bezdek, Buendia

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Where is the Bendzak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendzak 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 Bendzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendzak. 75% of Bendzak 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Miner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Bendzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendzak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bendzak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Bendzak. For the veterans among your Bendzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendzak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Bendzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bendzak in 1959 was 44, and 80 in 1997.

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