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Bencich Family History

Bencich 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, Fenrich, Belich, Beich, Genrich, Benisch, Bennick, Beinlich

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Where is the Bencich family from?

You can see how Bencich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bencich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bencich families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bencich's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bencich families in 1891.
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What did your Bencich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Curtain Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bencich. 24% of Bencich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bencich women worked as a Curtain Cleaner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bencich were Car Cleaner and Mechanical Dentistry. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Car Cleaner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Curtain Cleaner
    50%
  • Mechanical Dentistry
    50%
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What Bencich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Bencich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencich 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Bencich. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bencich. For the veterans among your Bencich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bencich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bencich in 1964 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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