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Benchich Family History

Benchich 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: Benedict, Bench, Fenrich, Belich, Beeching, Beich, Benchoff, Benedick

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Where is the Benchich family from?

You can see how Benchich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benchich family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benchich's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Benchich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benchich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benchich. 100% of Benchich men worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Benchich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Benchich. 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 20 military records available for the last name Benchich. For the veterans among your Benchich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Benchich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benchich in 1968 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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