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Benovich Family History

Benovich 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, Perovich, Novich, Enoch, Benedict, Bench, Fenrich, Belich

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Where is the Benovich family from?

You can see how Benovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benovich family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benovich's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Benovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benovich. 100% of Benovich men worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Benovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benovich 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 Benovich. 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 18 military records available for the last name Benovich. For the veterans among your Benovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benovich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Benovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benovich in 1967 was 72, and 79 in 2001.

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