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Benkovic Family History

Benkovic Surname Meaning

Croatian (Benković); Slovenian and Slovak (Benkovič): patronymic from the personal name Benko.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benkovic family from?

You can see how Benkovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkovic family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benkovic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Benkovic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Benkovic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benkovic families in 1920.
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What did your Benkovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benkovic. 48% of Benkovic men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benkovic women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benkovic were Inspector and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Benkovic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Benkovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkovic 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Benkovic. 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 188 military records available for the last name Benkovic. For the veterans among your Benkovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkovic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benkovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benkovic in 1962 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

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