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Bencker Family History

Bencker Surname 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: Becker, Dencker, Benker, Bicker, Becher, Bence, Ecker, Bricker

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Where is the Bencker family from?

You can see how Bencker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bencker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bencker family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencker's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Bencker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bencker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bencker. 60% of Bencker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bencker women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bencker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Bencker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencker 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Bencker. 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 165 military records available for the last name Bencker. For the veterans among your Bencker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bencker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bencker in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bencker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencker 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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