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Bencks Family History

Bencks 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: Becks, Benck, Jencks, Beck, Banks, Bence, Bench, Brucks, Benis, Benko

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Where is the Bencks family from?

You can see how Bencks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bencks family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencks's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bencks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Bencks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencks 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bencks. 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 Bencks. For the veterans among your Bencks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bencks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bencks in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencks 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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