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Benkenstein Family History

Benkenstein 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: Bernstein, Falkenstein, Levenstein, Eisenstein, Fleckenstein

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Where is the Benkenstein family from?

You can see how Benkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Benkenstein families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Benkenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benkenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Benkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkenstein 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Benkenstein. 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 99 military records available for the last name Benkenstein. For the veterans among your Benkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkenstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Benkenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benkenstein in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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