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Benesch Family History

Benesch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech Slovak and Croatian Beneš (see Benes). Germanized form of Sorbian B'eńeš and Bjenješ: Czech-influenced (see 1 above) variant of B'eniš and Bjeniš (see Benisch).

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


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Where is the Benesch family from?

You can see how Benesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benesch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benesch family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Benesch's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Benesch families in 1891.
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What did your Benesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benesch. 100% of Benesch men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Benesch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benesch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benesch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Benesch. For the veterans among your Benesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benesch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Benesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Benesch in 1948 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benesch 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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