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Bik Family History

Bik Surname Meaning

Polish and Rusyn: variant of Byk occurring mainly in Lesser Poland. As a Polish name, it may in some cases also be an adaptation of German Bick 1 or Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from eastern Yiddish bik ‘ox bull’. This may be a translation of Shor ‘ox’. Compare Bick 4 and Byk.

Burmese (Chin): from a name element originally forming part of a compound personal name meaning ‘most best’. — Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Bik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bik family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Bik families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bik's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bik families in 1861.
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What did your Bik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bik. 46% of Bik men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Bik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bik 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Bik. 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 646 military records available for the last name Bik. For the veterans among your Bik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bik in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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