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Benneke Family History

Benneke 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: Henneke, Beneke, Brenneke, Bennett, Benner, Renneker, Bennie, Benne

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Where is the Benneke family from?

You can see how Benneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benneke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Benneke family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benneke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benneke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benneke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Benneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneke 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Benneke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Benneke. For the veterans among your Benneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benneke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Benneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benneke in 1970 was 89, and 81 in 1999.

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