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Benzink Family History

Benzink 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: Bennink, Benzing, Benzie, Berzins, Benik, Bennick, Bendick, Mentink

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Where is the Benzink family from?

You can see how Benzink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzink family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Benzink families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzink's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Benzink families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzink 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 Benzink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Benzink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Benzink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzink 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benzink. 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 Benzink. For the veterans among your Benzink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzink lifespan?

Average Benzink life expectancy in 1971 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzink 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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