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Benkovitz Family History

Benkovitz 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: Berkovitz, Berkowitz, Benowitz, Berkovich, Benitz, Markovitz, Benoit

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Where is the Benkovitz family from?

You can see how Benkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benkovitz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkovitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benkovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkovitz 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 89 census records available for the last name Benkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkovitz 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Benkovitz. 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 47 military records available for the last name Benkovitz. For the veterans among your Benkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Benkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Benkovitz in 1963 was 63, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkovitz 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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