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Benzakin Family History

Benzakin 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: Benjamin, Benskin, Belkin, Henkin, Benzie, Benza, Xenakis, Beavin

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Where is the Benzakin family from?

You can see how Benzakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzakin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benzakin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzakin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benzakin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzakin 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 1 census records available for the last name Benzakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzakin 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 Benzakin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benzakin. For the veterans among your Benzakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzakin lifespan?

Average Benzakin life expectancy in 1998 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzakin 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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