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Benesky Family History

Benesky 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: Benes, Belsky, Benesch, Selesky, Bernosky, Benesh, Beneke, Benecke

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Where is the Benesky family from?

You can see how Benesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benesky family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benesky's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Benesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benesky 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 Benesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benesky. 100% of Benesky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Benesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Benesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benesky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Benesky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Benesky. For the veterans among your Benesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benesky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Benesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benesky in 1964 was 57, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benesky 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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