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Biniek Family History

Biniek Name 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: Bieniek, Binney, Binder, Bines, Bilik, Bink, Banik, Bindel, Bingen

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Where is the Biniek family from?

You can see how Biniek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biniek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biniek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Biniek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Biniek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biniek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biniek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Biniek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Biniek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biniek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Biniek. 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 74 military records available for the last name Biniek. For the veterans among your Biniek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biniek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Biniek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biniek in 1961 was 43, and 92 in 2003.

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