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Benecke Family History

Benecke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Beneke.

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


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Where is the Benecke family from?

You can see how Benecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Benecke families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Benecke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benecke families in 1891.
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What did your Benecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benecke. 58% of Benecke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benecke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benecke. For the veterans among your Benecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benecke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benecke in 1952 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benecke 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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