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Benkowich Family History

Benkowich 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: Berkovich, Lewkowicz, Boskovich, Perkovich, Butkovich, Beckwith

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Where is the Benkowich family from?

You can see how Benkowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkowich family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benkowich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Benkowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkowich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkowich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Benkowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkowich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benkowich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benkowich. For the veterans among your Benkowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkowich lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Benkowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benkowich in 1979 was 37, and 76 in 2003.

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