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Bambenek Name Meaning

Polish: very rare variant of Bembenek and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Zdenek, Bartunek, Baranek, Babinec, Yanek, Bobek, Romanek, Benes

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Where is the Bambenek family from?

You can see how Bambenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambenek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bambenek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Bambenek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bambenek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bambenek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bambenek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bambenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bambenek. 34% of Bambenek men worked as a Manager and 100% of Bambenek women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Car Repairer
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Bambenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambenek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bambenek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Bambenek. For the veterans among your Bambenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambenek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bambenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bambenek in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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