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Benesz Family History

Benesz 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: Benes, Benesh, Bene, Bines, Beese, Benis, Banes, Boness, Brenes

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Where is the Benesz family from?

You can see how Benesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benesz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benesz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Benesz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Benesz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benesz 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 26 census records available for the last name Benesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benesz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Benesz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benesz. For the veterans among your Benesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benesz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Benesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benesz in 1985 was 72, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benesz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benesz 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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