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Benikesser Family History

Benikesser 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: Weckesser, Engesser, Beisser, Berkheiser, Weisser, De Keyser

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Where is the Benikesser family from?

You can see how Benikesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benikesser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Benikesser families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Benikesser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Benikesser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Benikesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benikesser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benikesser. 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 Benikesser. For the veterans among your Benikesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benikesser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benikesser 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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