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Benisch Name Meaning

Germanized form of Czech and Slovak Beniš (see Benis ) a cognate of 2 below. Germanized form of Sorbian B'eniš and Bjeniš: from a short form Lower Sorbian B'eniš Upper Sorbian Bjeniš of the personal name Benedikt (see Benedict ) or Old Sorbian Benisław.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Benesch, Berish, Gensch, Benesh, Benis, Gentsch, Bence, Mensch, Besch

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Where is the Benisch family from?

You can see how Benisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Benisch families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benisch's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Benisch families in 1891.
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What did your Benisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benisch. 42% of Benisch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benisch women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benisch 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Benisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Benisch. For the veterans among your Benisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benisch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Benisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benisch in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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