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Benowich Family History

Benowich 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: Benowitz, Fenwick, Enoch, Benedict, Bench, Beswick, Fenrich, Belich

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Where is the Benowich family from?

You can see how Benowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benowich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benowich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benowich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benowich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Benowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benowich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benowich. 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 14 military records available for the last name Benowich. For the veterans among your Benowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benowich lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Benowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benowich in 1978 was 60, and 76 in 2001.

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