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Bencsek Family History

Bencsek 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: Bence, Bensen, Bensel, Zenisek, Bentsen, Benedek, Bonczek, Benck

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Where is the Bencsek family from?

You can see how Bencsek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencsek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bencsek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencsek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bencsek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencsek 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 7 census records available for the last name Bencsek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencsek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bencsek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bencsek. For the veterans among your Bencsek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencsek 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bencsek

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