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Beinke Family History

Beinke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Behnke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beinke family from?

You can see how Beinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beinke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beinke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Beinke families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Beinke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Beinke families in 1880.
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What did your Beinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beinke. 37% of Beinke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beinke women worked as a Shoe Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Section Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Maker
    100%

What Beinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beinke 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Beinke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 304 military records available for the last name Beinke. For the veterans among your Beinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beinke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Beinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beinke in 1958 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beinke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beinke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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