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Benik Family History

Benik Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (mainly Beník); Polish: from a pet form of the Slovak personal name Beňo and some other local derivatives of Latin Benedictus (see Benedict).

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


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Where is the Benik family from?

You can see how Benik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benik family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Benik families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benik's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Benik families in 1841.
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What did your Benik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benik. 27% of Benik men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Porter
    14%

What Benik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Benik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benik 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Benik. 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 174 military records available for the last name Benik. For the veterans among your Benik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benik lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Benik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benik in 1950 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benik 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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