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Beneke Family History

Beneke Surname Meaning

North German: from a short form of Bernhard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beneke family from?

You can see how Beneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beneke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Beneke families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Beneke's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Beneke families in 1891.
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What did your Beneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beneke. 100% of Beneke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beneke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Beneke. For the veterans among your Beneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beneke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Beneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beneke in 1945 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneke 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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