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Beneck Family History

Beneck 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: Benck, Benecke, Beeck, Beck, Bence, Bernick, Bench, Senick, Bezek

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Where is the Beneck family from?

You can see how Beneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Beneck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Beneck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Beneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beneck 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 267 census records available for the last name Beneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneck 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Beneck. 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 41 military records available for the last name Beneck. For the veterans among your Beneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beneck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Beneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Beneck in 1953 was 39, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneck 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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