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Benok Family History

Benok 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: Beno, Benik, Benak, Benck, Benoy, Beck, Bank, Zeno, Benson, Ben

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Where is the Benok family from?

You can see how Benok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benok family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benok's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Benok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benok ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Benok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benok 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Benok. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benok. For the veterans among your Benok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benok lifespan?

Average Benok life expectancy in 1988 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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