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Bensak Family History

Bensak 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: Benak, Benson, Bena, Bosak, Bansal, Benda, Benza, Besaw, Bensen

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Where is the Bensak family from?

You can see how Bensak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bensak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bensak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bensak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bensak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bensak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bensak. For the veterans among your Bensak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensak lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Bensak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bensak in 1983 was 69, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensak 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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