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Benovitch Family History

Benovitch 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: Berkovich, Benisch, Benowitz, Perovich, Novich, Benoit, Levitch

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Where is the Benovitch family from?

You can see how Benovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benovitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benovitch family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benovitch's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Benovitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benovitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benovitch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Benovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benovitch 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 Benovitch. 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 26 military records available for the last name Benovitch. For the veterans among your Benovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benovitch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Benovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benovitch in 1970 was 71, and 84 in 1992.

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