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Benkell Family History

Benkell 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: Bendell, Fennell, Kenkel, Hensell, Benkert, Bonwell, Bunnell, Bengel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benkell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Benkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Benkell. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Benkell. For the veterans among your Benkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Benkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Benkell in 1969 was 86, and 81 in 2001.

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