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Benkow Family History

Benkow 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: Benko, Benbow, Berkow, Benson, Bellow, Benton, Bendon, Berko, Below

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Where is the Benkow family from?

You can see how Benkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stevedore was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkow. 100% of Benkow men worked as a Stevedore.

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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

  • Stevedore
    100%

What Benkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Benkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkow 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Benkow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benkow. For the veterans among your Benkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Benkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benkow in 1979 was 81, and 87 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkow 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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