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Benckeser Family History

Benckeser 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: Becker, Beckler, Weckesser, Becherer, Beckner, Blacketer, Beckes

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Where is the Benckeser family from?

You can see how Benckeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benckeser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benckeser family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Benckeser's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Benckeser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benckeser 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 Benckeser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Benckeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Benckeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benckeser 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benckeser. 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 16 military records available for the last name Benckeser. For the veterans among your Benckeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benckeser lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Benckeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benckeser in 1975 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benckeser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benckeser 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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