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Benbenek Family History

Benbenek 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: Bembenek, Benedek, Bambenek, Benner, Benbrook, Senseney, Bensen

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Where is the Benbenek family from?

You can see how Benbenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbenek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benbenek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benbenek family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benbenek's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benbenek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benbenek 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 Benbenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benbenek. 60% of Benbenek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Benbenek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benbenek were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Benbenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Benbenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbenek 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Benbenek. 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 192 military records available for the last name Benbenek. For the veterans among your Benbenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benbenek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Benbenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benbenek in 1966 was 80, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benbenek 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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