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Benkelman Family History

Benkelman 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: Beukelman, Henkelman, Deckelman, Pinkelman, Gendelman, Dinkelman

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Where is the Benkelman family from?

You can see how Benkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benkelman families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benkelman's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Benkelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benkelman. 100% of Benkelman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benkelman women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Benkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkelman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Benkelman. 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 87 military records available for the last name Benkelman. For the veterans among your Benkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Benkelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benkelman in 1965 was 58, and 67 in 2003.

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