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Benick Family History

Benick Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Benik, Slovak and Czech Beník. Compare Bennick.

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Benić (see Benich).

German: in part of Slavic origin (see 1 above) and in part perhaps of the same origin as Bennick.

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


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Where is the Benick family from?

You can see how Benick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Benick families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Benick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benick families in 1911.
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What did your Benick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benick. 29% of Benick men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Benick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benick were Baymen and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Baymen
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benick 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Benick. 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 313 military records available for the last name Benick. For the veterans among your Benick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Benick in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benick 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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