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Benkly Family History

Benkly 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: Bentley, Beckley, Berkey, Benko, Bendy, Bentle, Benway, Bunkley

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Where is the Benkly family from?

You can see how Benkly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benkly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Benkly family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkly's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Benkly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Benkly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkly 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Benkly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benkly. For the veterans among your Benkly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Benkly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benkly in 1972 was 76, and 88 in 1980.

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