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Benckart Family History

Benckart 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: Benkert, Beckert, Reckart, Benhart, Eckart, Heckart, Beckett, Becker

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Where is the Benckart family from?

You can see how Benckart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benckart family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benckart family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benckart's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Benckart families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benckart 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 91 census records available for the last name Benckart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benckart 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Benckart. 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 34 military records available for the last name Benckart. For the veterans among your Benckart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benckart lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Benckart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benckart in 1970 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benckart 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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