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Bensik Family History

Bensik 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: Mensik, Benik, Bendik, Benson, Banik, Benis, Benzie, Bensen, Beni

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Where is the Bensik family from?

You can see how Bensik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bensik families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bensik's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Bensik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensik ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bensik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensik 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bensik. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bensik. For the veterans among your Bensik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Bensik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bensik in 1964 was 70, and 67 in 1996.

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