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Benkle Family History

Benkle 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: Bentle, Bendle, Benke, Henkle, Beadle, Bence, Berke, Belle, Bentley

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Where is the Benkle family from?

You can see how Benkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benkle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Benkle families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkle's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Benkle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkle 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 Benkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkle. 100% of Benkle men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Benkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Benkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkle 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Benkle. 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 14 military records available for the last name Benkle. For the veterans among your Benkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Benkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benkle in 1972 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkle 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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