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Beenken Family History

Beenken Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Behnken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beenken family from?

You can see how Beenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beenken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beenken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Beenken families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beenken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beenken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beenken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beenken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beenken. 50% of Beenken men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Beenken women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beenken were Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Beenken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Beenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beenken 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Beenken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Beenken. For the veterans among your Beenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beenken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beenken in 1966 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beenken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beenken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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