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Benedyk Family History

Benedyk 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: Benedek, Bendy, Mendyk, Benedick, Zeedyk, Beedy, Bendik, Benedix

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Where is the Benedyk family from?

You can see how Benedyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benedyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Benedyk families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedyk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Benedyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedyk 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 Benedyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedyk. 100% of Benedyk 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
    100%

What Benedyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Benedyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedyk 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Benedyk. 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 53 military records available for the last name Benedyk. For the veterans among your Benedyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Benedyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benedyk in 1966 was 76, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedyk 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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