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Benkosky Family History

Benkosky 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: Bernosky, Benkowski, Bonkoski, Belinsky, Benko, Senkowski, Bukoski

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Where is the Benkosky family from?

You can see how Benkosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benkosky family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkosky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benkosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Benkosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkosky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Benkosky. 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 76 military records available for the last name Benkosky. For the veterans among your Benkosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkosky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Benkosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benkosky in 1965 was 60, and 82 in 2003.

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