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Benzaken Family History

Benzaken 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: Benjamin, Benzie, Benza, Bensen, Van Aken, Benware, Becken, Bezak

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Benzaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzaken 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Benzaken. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Benzaken. For the veterans among your Benzaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzaken lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Benzaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benzaken in 1992 was 79, and 89 in 1999.

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