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Benkard Family History

Benkard 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: Bankard, Benard, Beard, Bernhard, Bernard, Benkert, Bongard, Tankard

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Where is the Benkard family from?

You can see how Benkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Benkard families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Benkard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benkard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Benkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkard 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Benkard. 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 121 military records available for the last name Benkard. For the veterans among your Benkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Benkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benkard in 1977 was 74, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkard 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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