This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Benkens family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Benkens Family History

Benkens 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: Benkert, Berkes, Benes, Bensen, Behrens, Jenkins, Becken, Denkins

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Benkens family from?

You can see how Benkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkens family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benkens's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Benkens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Benkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Benkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Benkens

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Benkens. 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.

View all Benkens immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Benkens. For the veterans among your Benkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Benkens military records

You've only scratched the surface of Benkens family history

Discover More

What is the average Benkens lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benkens

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Benkens family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial