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Bembenek Family History

Bembenek Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Bębenek from bębenek ‘side drum tambour’ hence presumably a metonymic occupational name for someone who played such a drum.

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


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Where is the Bembenek family from?

You can see how Bembenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bembenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bembenek families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bembenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bembenek families in 1920.
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What did your Bembenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bembenek. 40% of Bembenek 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Helper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Bembenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bembenek 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Bembenek. 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 321 military records available for the last name Bembenek. For the veterans among your Bembenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bembenek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bembenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bembenek in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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