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Benchowski Family History

Benchowski 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: Benkowski, Obuchowski, Stachowski, Czechowski, Senkowski, Machowski

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Where is the Benchowski family from?

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

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benchowski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Benchowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchowski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benchowski. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Benchowski. For the veterans among your Benchowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Benchowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benchowski in 1965 was 55, and 94 in 1983.

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