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Benkee Family History

Benkee 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: Benke, Benker, Bence, Berke, Kenkel, Banker, Bene, Benkert, Boenker

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Where is the Benkee family from?

You can see how Benkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Benkee families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Benkee's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benkee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Benkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benkee. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benkee. For the veterans among your Benkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkee lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Benkee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benkee in 1996 was 61, and 66 in 2002.

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