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Benic Family History

Benic 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: Benis, Beni, Benac, Benik, Ben, Bence, Bernick, Bench, Bein, Bozic

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Where is the Benic family from?

You can see how Benic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benic family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Benic family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Benic's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benic families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benic. 100% of Benic men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Benic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benic 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Benic. 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 55 military records available for the last name Benic. For the veterans among your Benic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Benic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benic in 1962 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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