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Benkenkamp Family History

Benkenkamp 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: Langenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Eckelkamp, Hinnenkamp, Wetenkamp, Trenkamp

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Where is the Benkenkamp family from?

You can see how Benkenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkenkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkenkamp family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkenkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Benkenkamp families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Benkenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkenkamp 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Benkenkamp. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benkenkamp. For the veterans among your Benkenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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