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Benekos Family History

Benekos 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: Benko, Benes, Beneke, Beeks, Banks, Benson, Beets, Kaneko, Benston

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Where is the Benekos family from?

You can see how Benekos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benekos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benekos family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benekos's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Benekos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benekos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benekos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benekos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Benekos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benekos 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Benekos. 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 18 military records available for the last name Benekos. For the veterans among your Benekos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benekos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Benekos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benekos in 1973 was 34, and 81 in 2002.

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