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Benickes Family History

Benickes 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: Benike, Beckes, Benecke, Benites, Bicker, Bence, Bricker, Bernick

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Where is the Benickes family from?

You can see how Benickes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benickes family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Benickes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benickes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benickes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benickes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benickes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Benickes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benickes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Benickes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benickes. For the veterans among your Benickes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benickes lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Benickes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benickes in 1990 was 85, and 83 in 1994.

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