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Benkowski Family History

Benkowski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Bienkowski.

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


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Where is the Benkowski family from?

You can see how Benkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Benkowski families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Benkowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Benkowski families in 1911.
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What did your Benkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benkowski. 34% of Benkowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benkowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benkowski were Janitor and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkowski 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Benkowski. 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 270 military records available for the last name Benkowski. For the veterans among your Benkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkowski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Benkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Benkowski in 1950 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkowski 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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