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Benesh Family History

Benesh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Slovak and Croatian Beneš (see Benes).

Sorbian B'eńeš and Bjenješ or of their Germanized form Benesch.

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


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Where is the Benesh family from?

You can see how Benesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benesh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Benesh families living in Channel Islands. This was about 54% of all the recorded Benesh's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Benesh families in 1891.
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What did your Benesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benesh. 28% of Benesh men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Benesh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benesh were Proprietor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benesh 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Benesh. 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 622 military records available for the last name Benesh. For the veterans among your Benesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benesh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Benesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benesh in 1950 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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