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Benvick Family History

Benvick 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: Bennick, Bendick, Fenwick, Bernick, Senick, Beswick, Levick, Berwick

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Where is the Benvick family from?

You can see how Benvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benvick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benvick families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Benvick families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benvick's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Benvick families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Benvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benvick 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 Benvick. 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 12 military records available for the last name Benvick. For the veterans among your Benvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benvick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Benvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benvick in 1967 was 80, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benvick 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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