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Benecki Family History

Benecki 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: Benecke, Benetti, Borecki, Bielecki, Banicki, Benck, Beneke, Denecke

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Where is the Benecki family from?

You can see how Benecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benecki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benecki families living in Indiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Benecki's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Benecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benecki 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 Benecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benecki. 63% of Benecki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benecki women 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
    63%
  • Labor
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Benecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Benecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benecki 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Benecki. 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 67 military records available for the last name Benecki. For the veterans among your Benecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benecki lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Benecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benecki in 1957 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benecki 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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