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Bensek Family History

Bensek 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: Bensen, Bensel, Bense, Benson, Bence, Banse, Bezdek, Bezek, Bene

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Where is the Bensek family from?

You can see how Bensek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bensek family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bensek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bensek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bensek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bensek. For the veterans among your Bensek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensek lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Bensek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bensek in 1983 was 69, and 62 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensek 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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