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Benovitz Family History

Benovitz 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: Benowitz, Benitz, Benoit, Berkovitz, Lebovitz, Beitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Benovitz family from?

You can see how Benovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benovitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Benovitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benovitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benovitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benovitz 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 Benovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benovitz. 19% of Benovitz men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Benovitz women worked as a 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

  • Merchant
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clothes Cleaner
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Benovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Benovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benovitz 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Benovitz. 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 107 military records available for the last name Benovitz. For the veterans among your Benovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benovitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Benovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benovitz in 1958 was 47, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benovitz 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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