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Benkoe Family History

Benkoe 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: Benko, Benke, Benson, Bence, Berke, Bene, Benton, Denke, Belke

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Where is the Benkoe family from?

You can see how Benkoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benkoe families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkoe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benkoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Benkoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkoe 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Benkoe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benkoe. For the veterans among your Benkoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkoe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Benkoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benkoe in 1970 was 84, and 40 in 2001.

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