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Benoski Family History

Benoski 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: Bukoski, Broski, Janoski, Lenski, Bernosky, Barnoski, Benskin

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Where is the Benoski family from?

You can see how Benoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benoski families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Benoski's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Benoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoski 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 Benoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benoski. 72% of Benoski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Benoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Benoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoski 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Benoski. 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 99 military records available for the last name Benoski. For the veterans among your Benoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Benoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benoski in 1970 was 37, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoski 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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