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Benchak Family History

Benchak 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: Bench, Demchak, Bentham, Benham, Benak, Beecham, Benck, Beacham

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Where is the Benchak family from?

You can see how Benchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benchak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Benchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Benchak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benchak. For the veterans among your Benchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Benchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benchak in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 1996.

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