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Benkel Family History

Benkel 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: Kenkel, Bengel, Bendel, Bensel, Beckel, Berkel, Benke, Henkel, Benzel

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Where is the Benkel family from?

You can see how Benkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Benkel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Benkel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkel 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 Benkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benkel. 100% of Benkel 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 414 census records available for the last name Benkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkel 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Benkel. 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 208 military records available for the last name Benkel. For the veterans among your Benkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Benkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benkel in 1958 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkel 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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