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Benkey Family History

Benkey 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: Berkey, Beckey, Benney, Benke, Bankey, Benker, Henley, Bence, Berke

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Where is the Benkey family from?

You can see how Benkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benkey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Benkey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benkey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkey. 50% of Benkey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Welder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Benkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkey 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Benkey. 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 100 military records available for the last name Benkey. For the veterans among your Benkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Benkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benkey in 1963 was 73, and 54 in 1995.

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