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Beniak Family History

Beniak 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: Benik, Benak, Bernick, Senick, Bena, Banik, Benis, Lesniak, Lesiak

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Where is the Beniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniak 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 Beniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beniak. 100% of Beniak women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Beniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Beniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniak 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Beniak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Beniak. For the veterans among your Beniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beniak in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beniak 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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