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Benkendorfer Family History

Benkendorfer 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: Emmendorfer, Beckendorf, Heckendorf, Kochendorfer, Bettendorf

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Where is the Benkendorfer family from?

You can see how Benkendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benkendorfer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkendorfer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Benkendorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkendorfer 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 128 census records available for the last name Benkendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkendorfer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Benkendorfer. 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 46 military records available for the last name Benkendorfer. For the veterans among your Benkendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkendorfer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Benkendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benkendorfer in 1974 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkendorfer 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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