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Benlack Family History

Benlack 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: Bellack, Black, Betlach, Bidlack, Benac, Bennick, Bellock, Bendick

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Where is the Benlack family from?

You can see how Benlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benlack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benlack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benlack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benlack. 100% of Benlack 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 22 census records available for the last name Benlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlack 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 Benlack. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benlack. For the veterans among your Benlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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