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Benkelmann Family History

Benkelmann 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: Winkelmann, Engelmann, Beukelman, Henkelman, Wesselmann, Edelmann

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Where is the Benkelmann family from?

You can see how Benkelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benkelmann families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkelmann's in USA. California had the highest population of Benkelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Benkelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkelmann 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Benkelmann. 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 30 military records available for the last name Benkelmann. For the veterans among your Benkelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkelmann lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Benkelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benkelmann in 1979 was 46, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkelmann 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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