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Benkowsky Family History

Benkowsky 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, Senkowski, Bonkowski, Bienkowski, Binkowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Benkowsky family from?

You can see how Benkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkowsky family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benkowsky's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Benkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Benkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkowsky 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Benkowsky. 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 27 military records available for the last name Benkowsky. For the veterans among your Benkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkowsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Benkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benkowsky in 1960 was 54, and 64 in 2000.

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