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Benicken Family History

Benicken 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: Becken, Benike, Bricken, Benecke, Bracken, Bicker, Bence, Bricker

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Where is the Benicken family from?

You can see how Benicken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benicken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benicken family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Benicken's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Benicken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benicken 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 5 census records available for the last name Benicken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benicken 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 Benicken. 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 35 military records available for the last name Benicken. For the veterans among your Benicken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benicken lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Benicken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benicken in 1981 was 55, and 39 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benicken 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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