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Benisek Family History

Benisek 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: Zenisek, Benis, Beiser, Bensen, Bensel, Benisch, Bentsen, Benik

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Where is the Benisek family from?

You can see how Benisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benisek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benisek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Benisek families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benisek's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Benisek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benisek 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 Benisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benisek. 50% of Benisek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Electrical Engineer
    25%

What Benisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Benisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benisek 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Benisek. 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 67 military records available for the last name Benisek. For the veterans among your Benisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benisek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Benisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benisek in 1967 was 69, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benisek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benisek 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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