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Benbennick Family History

Benbennick Name 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: Brennick, Benedick, Bennick, Berberick, Benedict, Bernick, Lennick

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Where is the Benbennick family from?

You can see how Benbennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbennick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benbennick family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benbennick's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Benbennick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benbennick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benbennick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benbennick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Benbennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbennick 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Benbennick. 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 28 military records available for the last name Benbennick. For the veterans among your Benbennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benbennick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Benbennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benbennick in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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