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Bencosky Family History

Bencosky 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: Bernosky, Belinsky, Belsky, Barnosky, Janosky, Benck, Brosky, Bencomo

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Where is the Bencosky family from?

You can see how Bencosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bencosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bencosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bencosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencosky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bencosky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bencosky. For the veterans among your Bencosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencosky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Bencosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bencosky in 1981 was 62, and 80 in 1996.

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