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Benish Family History

Benish Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Beniš (see Benis ) Sorbian B'eniš and Bjeniš or of their Germanized form Benisch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Benesh, Berish, Danish, Banish, Janish, Yanish, Beamish, Bish

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Where is the Benish family from?

You can see how Benish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Benish families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benish. 100% of Benish men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benish 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Benish. 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 830 military records available for the last name Benish. For the veterans among your Benish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Benish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benish in 1961 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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