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Benkendorf Family History

Benkendorf 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: Beckendorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Heckendorn, Langendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Benkendorf family from?

You can see how Benkendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Benkendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Benkendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Benkendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkendorf 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 Benkendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benkendorf. 40% of Benkendorf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benkendorf women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Medical Doctor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Benkendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Benkendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkendorf 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Benkendorf. 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 260 military records available for the last name Benkendorf. For the veterans among your Benkendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benkendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benkendorf in 1963 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkendorf 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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