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Benikoff Family History

Benikoff 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: Benshoff, Benchoff, Resnikoff, Melnikoff, Benhoff, Benko, Beloff

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Where is the Benikoff family from?

You can see how Benikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benikoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benikoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benikoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benikoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benikoff 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 29 census records available for the last name Benikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benikoff 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benikoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benikoff. For the veterans among your Benikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benikoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Benikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benikoff in 1980 was 84, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benikoff 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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