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Benolken Family History

Benolken 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: Belken, Nolen, Bentley, Bolen, Belkin, Belke, Bolten, Beilke, Bentle

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Where is the Benolken family from?

You can see how Benolken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benolken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benolken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Benolken families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Benolken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Benolken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benolken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benolken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benolken. 60% of Benolken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benolken women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Benolken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Benolken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benolken 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Benolken. 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 52 military records available for the last name Benolken. For the veterans among your Benolken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benolken lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Benolken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benolken in 1960 was 59, and 80 in 2001.

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