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Benck Family History

Benck Surname Meaning

North German: from a shortened form of Benecke.

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


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Where is the Benck family from?

You can see how Benck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Benck families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benck's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Benck families in 1911.
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What did your Benck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benck. 28% of Benck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benck women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benck 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Benck. 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 258 military records available for the last name Benck. For the veterans among your Benck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benck in 1964 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benck 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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