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Benkowitz Family History

Benkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Benowitz, Berkovitz, Lefkowitz, Lewkowicz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Benkowitz family from?

You can see how Benkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Benkowitz families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkowitz 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 Benkowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Benkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Benkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkowitz 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Benkowitz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Benkowitz. For the veterans among your Benkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Benkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benkowitz in 1972 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkowitz 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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