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Beniker Family History

Beniker 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, Benker, Banker, Venier, Benkert, Boenker, Bender, Benner

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Where is the Beniker family from?

You can see how Beniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beniker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Beniker families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beniker's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Beniker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beniker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Beniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniker 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Beniker. 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 97 military records available for the last name Beniker. For the veterans among your Beniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniker lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Beniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beniker in 1979 was 59, and 70 in 1996.

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