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Benkstein Family History

Benkstein 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: Bernstein, Eckstein, Beilstein, Bergstein, Berstein, Ekstein

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Where is the Benkstein family from?

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

What did your Benkstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benkstein 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 Benkstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkstein 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Benkstein. 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 36 military records available for the last name Benkstein. For the veterans among your Benkstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Benkstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Benkstein in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2001.

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