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Benwitz Family History

Benwitz 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, Beitz, Gerwitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Belitz

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Where is the Benwitz family from?

You can see how Benwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Benwitz families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Benwitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Benwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benwitz 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 Benwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benwitz. 50% of Benwitz 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Benwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Benwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwitz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Benwitz. 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 173 military records available for the last name Benwitz. For the veterans among your Benwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benwitz in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benwitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benwitz 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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