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Benckowsky Family History

Benckowsky 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, Senkowski, Bonkowski, Bienkowski, Binkowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Benckowsky family from?

You can see how Benckowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benckowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benckowsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benckowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benckowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benckowsky 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 3 census records available for the last name Benckowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benckowsky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Benckowsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Benckowsky. For the veterans among your Benckowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benckowsky lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Benckowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benckowsky in 1982 was 59, and 86 in 1983.

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