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Benolkin Family History

Benolkin Name 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: Belkin, Benskin, Benjamin, Berlin, Belin, Botkin, Elkin, Henkin

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Where is the Benolkin family from?

You can see how Benolkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benolkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benolkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Benolkin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Benolkin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benolkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benolkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benolkin ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Benolkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benolkin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Benolkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Benolkin. For the veterans among your Benolkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benolkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Benolkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benolkin in 1969 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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