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Benckendorf Family History

Benckendorf 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: Beckendorf, Heckendorf, Heckendorn, Bettendorf, Teschendorf

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Where is the Benckendorf family from?

You can see how Benckendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benckendorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benckendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Benckendorf families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benckendorf's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Benckendorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benckendorf 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 Benckendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benckendorf. 100% of Benckendorf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Benckendorf women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Benckendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Benckendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benckendorf 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Benckendorf. 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 95 military records available for the last name Benckendorf. For the veterans among your Benckendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benckendorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benckendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benckendorf in 1962 was 69, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benckendorf 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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