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Benkovich Family History

Benkovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Benković Slovenian and Slovak Benkovič (see Benkovic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benkovich family from?

You can see how Benkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Benkovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Benkovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benkovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benkovich. 100% of Benkovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benkovich women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Benkovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Benkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkovich 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Benkovich. 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 287 military records available for the last name Benkovich. For the veterans among your Benkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkovich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Benkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benkovich in 1958 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkovich 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.

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