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Bydalek Family History

Bydalek 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: Balek, Bialek, Dale, Blazek, Bywater, Malek, Bodley, Danek, Vidales

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Where is the Bydalek family from?

You can see how Bydalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bydalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Bydalek families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bydalek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bydalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bydalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bydalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bydalek. 28% of Bydalek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bydalek women worked as a Farmer Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bydalek were Barber and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer Helper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Bydalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bydalek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bydalek. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bydalek. For the veterans among your Bydalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bydalek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bydalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bydalek in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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