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Bieniek Family History

Bieniek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal names Benedykt (see Benedict) or Beniamin (see Benjamin).

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


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Where is the Bieniek family from?

You can see how Bieniek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieniek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bieniek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bieniek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bieniek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bieniek families in 1880.
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What did your Bieniek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundryworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bieniek. 59% of Bieniek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bieniek women worked as a Laundryworker.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundryworker
    100%

What Bieniek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Bieniek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieniek 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Bieniek. 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 511 military records available for the last name Bieniek. For the veterans among your Bieniek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bieniek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bieniek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bieniek in 1943 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bieniek 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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