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Benichak Family History

Benichak 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: Bernick, Bench, Senick, Belich, Demchak, Bentham, Bewick, Beich

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Where is the Benichak family from?

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

What did your Benichak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Benichak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benichak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benichak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benichak. For the veterans among your Benichak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benichak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Benichak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benichak in 1970 was 47, and 79 in 1991.

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