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Benakovich Family History

Benakovich 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: Berkovich, Boskovich, Perkovich, Butkovich, Blaskovich, Crnkovich

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Where is the Benakovich family from?

You can see how Benakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benakovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benakovich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benakovich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benakovich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Benakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benakovich 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 Benakovich. 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 32 military records available for the last name Benakovich. For the veterans among your Benakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benakovich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Benakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Benakovich in 1973 was 71, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benakovich 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.

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