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Benicke Family History

Benicke 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: Benike, Benecke, Bence, Bernick, Senick, Beilke, Bewick, Mencke

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Where is the Benicke family from?

You can see how Benicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benicke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benicke families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 31% of all the recorded Benicke's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Benicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benicke 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 Benicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benicke. 67% of Benicke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Benicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Benicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benicke 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Benicke. 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 194 military records available for the last name Benicke. For the veterans among your Benicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benicke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benicke in 1964 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benicke 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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