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Benofski Family History

Benofski Surname 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, Borowski, Borofsky, Bednarski, Borski, Senkowski

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Where is the Benofski family from?

You can see how Benofski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benofski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benofski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Benofski families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Benofski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benofski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benofski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Benofski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benofski 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 Benofski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Benofski. For the veterans among your Benofski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benofski lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benofski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benofski

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