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Benike Family History

Benike Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Beneke.

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


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Where is the Benike family from?

You can see how Benike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benike family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Benike families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benike's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Benike families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benike 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 Benike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benike. 45% of Benike men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Benike women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benike were Radio Service and Helper.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Radio Service
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Helper
    34%

What Benike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benike 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Benike. 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 150 military records available for the last name Benike. For the veterans among your Benike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benike lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Benike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benike in 1944 was 40, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benike

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benike 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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