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Benzik Family History

Benzik 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: Benzie, Benik, Bendik, Bezek, Banik, Benis, Benza, Mensik, Beni

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Where is the Benzik family from?

You can see how Benzik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benzik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benzik families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Benzik's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benzik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzik 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 Benzik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benzik. 100% of Benzik men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Benzik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Benzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzik 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Benzik. 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 8 military records available for the last name Benzik. For the veterans among your Benzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzik lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Benzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benzik in 1980 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzik 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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