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Benedick Family History

Benedick Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Benedict. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of Slovenian Benedik: from an old form of the personal name Benedikt (see Benedict).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benedick family from?

You can see how Benedick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benedick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Benedick families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benedick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benedick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedick 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 Benedick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benedick. 100% of Benedick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Benedick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedick 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Benedick. 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 Benedick. For the veterans among your Benedick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Benedick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benedick in 1957 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedick 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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