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Benzick Family History

Benzick 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: Bennick, Bendick, Fenwick, Bernick, Senick, Beswick, Berwick, Henrick

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Where is the Benzick family from?

You can see how Benzick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benzick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Benzick families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzick's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benzick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzick 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 Benzick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benzick. 45% of Benzick 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
    45%
  • Farm Helper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Benzick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Benzick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzick 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Benzick. 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 69 military records available for the last name Benzick. For the veterans among your Benzick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Benzick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benzick in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzick 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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