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Benchick Family History

Benchick 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: Benedick, Bennick, Bendick, Fenwick, Benedict, Bernick, Bench, Senick

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Where is the Benchick family from?

You can see how Benchick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benchick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benchick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benchick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchick 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 112 census records available for the last name Benchick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchick 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benchick. 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 19 military records available for the last name Benchick. For the veterans among your Benchick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Benchick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benchick in 1962 was 70, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchick 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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