Behnken Name Meaning & Behnken Family History at Ancestry.ca

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You can see how Behnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behnken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Behnken families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Behnken families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Behnken's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Behnken families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behnken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Behnken Family Occupations

What did your Behnken ancestors do for a living?

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Grocer
30%
Keeping House
20%
Farmer
10%
Keeps A Public House
10%

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Behnken Historical Records

What Behnken family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Behnken. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Behnken. For the veterans among your Behnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Behnken military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Behnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behnken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1881 Canadian census records for Behnken

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Behnken. 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.

View all Behnken immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Behnken. For the veterans among your Behnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Behnken military records

Behnken Life Expectancy

What is the average Behnken lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Behnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Behnken in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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