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Benkoske Family History

Benkoske 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, Bonkoski, Penrose, Benko, Beske, Senkowski, Bukoski

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Where is the Benkoske family from?

You can see how Benkoske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkoske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkoske family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkoske's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benkoske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkoske 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 17 census records available for the last name Benkoske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkoske 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 Benkoske. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benkoske. For the veterans among your Benkoske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkoske lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Benkoske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benkoske in 1998 was 83, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkoske 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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