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Benkin Family History

Benkin 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: Belkin, Henkin, Jenkin, Bennin, Benskin, Berlin, Benson, Hankin, Bein

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Where is the Benkin family from?

You can see how Benkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Benkin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Benkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Benkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Benkin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Benkin. For the veterans among your Benkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Benkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benkin in 1972 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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