Benkow Family History

Benkow Surname 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: Benko, Benbow, Berkow, Benson, Bellow, Benton, Bendon, Berko, Below, Pankow

107	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
28	Immigration Records
40	Census and Voter Lists
7	Member Trees

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Where is the Benkow family from?

You can see how Benkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benkow families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkow 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 Benkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stevedore was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkow.

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Stevedore

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What Benkow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 40 census records available for the last name Benkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Benkow. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Benkow. For the veterans among your Benkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Benkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benkow in 1979 was 81, and 87 in 1984.

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Benkow Surname Meaning

Where is the Benkow family from?

What did your Benkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stevedore was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkow.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Stevedore

100%

What Benkow family records will you find?

What is the average Benkow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Benkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benkow in 1979 was 81, and 87 in 1984.

Benkow Family History

Benkow Surname Meaning

193 record(s) for Benkow

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What did your Benkow ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Benkow lifespan?

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Benkow Surname Meaning

193 record(s) for Benkow

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Where is the Benkow family from?

What did your Benkow ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Benkow family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Benkow family history

What is the average Benkow lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Benkow family tree

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