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Benjak Family History

Benjak 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: Benak, Bizjak, Bena, Benda, Bejar, Benza, Benway, Benac, Benham

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Where is the Benjak family from?

You can see how Benjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benjak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benjak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benjak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benjak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Benjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjak 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Benjak. 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 Benjak. For the veterans among your Benjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Benjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benjak in 1975 was 69, and 79 in 1999.

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