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Bijak Family History

Bijak 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: Bizjak, Bilak, Bujak, Kijak, Bick, Barak, Bleak, Bak, Bitar, Borak

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Where is the Bijak family from?

You can see how Bijak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bijak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bijak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bijak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bijak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bijak 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 Bijak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bijak. 100% of Bijak 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 Bijak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Bijak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bijak 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Bijak. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bijak. For the veterans among your Bijak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bijak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bijak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bijak in 1963 was 75, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bijak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bijak 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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