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Benkmann Family History

Benkmann 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: Beckmann, Bermann, Beckman, Boeckmann, Heckmann, Berkman, Bergmann

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Where is the Benkmann family from?

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

What did your Benkmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Benkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkmann 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Benkmann. 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 48 military records available for the last name Benkmann. For the veterans among your Benkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkmann lifespan?

Average Benkmann life expectancy in 1964 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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