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Bednarck Family History

Bednarck Surname 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: Bednarik, Bednarek, Bednarski, Bednar, Bednarz, Bednarczyk, Bernard

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Where is the Bednarck family from?

You can see how Bednarck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bednarck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bednarck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bednarck families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bednarck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bednarck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bednarck 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 Bednarck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bednarck. 34% of Bednarck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bednarck women worked as a Packer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Bednarck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Bednarck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bednarck 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Bednarck. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bednarck. For the veterans among your Bednarck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bednarck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bednarck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bednarck in 1969 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bednarck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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