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Beenk Family History

Beenk 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: Been, Beek, Beene, Beeck, Beck, Bean, Beer, Bank, Ben, Wenk

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Where is the Beenk family from?

You can see how Beenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beenk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Beenk families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Beenk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Beenk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beenk 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 Beenk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Beenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Beenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beenk 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Beenk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Beenk. For the veterans among your Beenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beenk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Beenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beenk in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beenk 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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