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Benka Family History

Benka 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: Belka, Berka, Bena, Benda, Benko, Benza, Banka, Penka, Benke, Becka

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Where is the Benka family from?

You can see how Benka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benka family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Benka's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Benka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benka 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 Benka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benka 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Benka. 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 202 military records available for the last name Benka. For the veterans among your Benka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Benka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benka in 1964 was 58, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benka 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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