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Benzak Family History

Benzak 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: Benza, Bezak, Benak, Bezek, Bena, Menza, Benda, Benzie, Benway, Tezak

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Where is the Benzak family from?

You can see how Benzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benzak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Benzak families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Benzak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Benzak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benzak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Benzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzak 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Benzak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Benzak. For the veterans among your Benzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Benzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benzak in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 1997.

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