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Bencken Family History

Bencken 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: Becken, Bracken, Bence, Becker, Bensen, Mencke, Bentsen, Beckel

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Where is the Bencken family from?

You can see how Bencken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Bencken families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencken's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bencken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bencken. 34% of Bencken men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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What Bencken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Bencken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencken 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bencken. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bencken. For the veterans among your Bencken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bencken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bencken in 1965 was 56, and 86 in 2002.

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