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Benech Family History

Benech 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: Bench, Fenech, Benesch, Benesh, Bensch, Beech, Bence, Enoch, Rensch

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Where is the Benech family from?

You can see how Benech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benech family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benech family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Benech's in USA. California had the highest population of Benech families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benech 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 Benech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benech. 25% of Benech men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benech women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benech were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretarid Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Benech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Benech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benech 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Benech. 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 36 military records available for the last name Benech. For the veterans among your Benech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benech lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Benech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benech in 1970 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benech 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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