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Bennedick Family History

Bennedick 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: Benedick, Benedict, Bennick, Bendick, Bernick, Kennebeck, Lennick

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Where is the Bennedick family from?

You can see how Bennedick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennedick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennedick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bennedick families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bennedick's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bennedick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennedick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennedick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bennedick. 50% of Bennedick 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Bennedick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennedick 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bennedick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Bennedick. For the veterans among your Bennedick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennedick lifespan?

Average Bennedick life expectancy in 1998 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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