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Benchek Family History

Benchek 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: Becher, Bence, Bench, Belcher, Mencher, Beecher, Fenchel, Rencher

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Where is the Benchek family from?

You can see how Benchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benchek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benchek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Benchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Benchek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Benchek. For the veterans among your Benchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Benchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benchek in 1965 was 82, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchek 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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