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Benk Family History

Benk 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: Beck, Bank, Ben, Wenk, Berk, Bene, Bena, Bink, Penk, Benn

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Where is the Benk family from?

You can see how Benk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benk family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Benk's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Benk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benk 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 Benk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benk 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Benk. 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 293 military records available for the last name Benk. For the veterans among your Benk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benk in 1965 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benk 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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