History of your Surname
Get access to Benkart family records.Start a free trial

Benkart Family History

Benkart 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: Benkert, Benhart, Beckert, Bankard, Lenart, Denhart, Bankert, Banwart

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Benkart family from?

You can see how Benkart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Benkart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benkart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benkart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkart ancestors do for a living?

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

What Benkart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Benkart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkart census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Benkart

Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Benkart. 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 Benkart immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Benkart. For the veterans among your Benkart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Benkart military records

You've only scratched the surface of Benkart family history

Discover More

What is the average Benkart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Benkart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benkart in 1959 was 43, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benkart

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Benkart family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Benkart last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial