Benishek Family History

Benishek Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Zenisek, Benish, Beisner, Benis, Beiser, Deisher, Beisler, Bensen, Leisher, Bensel

3,000 record(s) for Benishek

845	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
56	Immigration Records
648	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Benishek family from?

You can see how Benishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benishek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benishek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Benishek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Benishek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Benishek families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benishek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benishek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benishek.

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

Farmer

58%

Laborer

29%

Fireman

15%

What Benishek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 648 census records available for the last name Benishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benishek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Benishek. 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.

Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Benishek. For the veterans among your Benishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Benishek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Benishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benishek in 1958 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benishek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.