Benker Family History

Benker Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a carpenter from Middle High German banc ‘bench’ + -er agent suffix.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Benk of which there are several examples in Bavaria.

It can also refer to individuals from either of two places in Switzerland named Benken in Basel and Zurich cantons.

The name reflects the profession of craftsmanship, specifically related to woodworking.

In summary, the name has both occupational and geographical significance.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Benner, Wenker, Bunker, Denker, Bekker, Boenker, Bezner, Betker, Zenker, Renker

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4K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Benker family from?

You can see how Benker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Benker families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Benker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benker families in 1891.

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What did your Benker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benker.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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There are 4K census records available for the last name Benker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Benker. 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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There are 2K military records available for the last name Benker. For the veterans among your Benker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Benker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benker in 1945 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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Benker Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a carpenter from Middle High German banc ‘bench’ + -er agent suffix.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Benk of which there are several examples in Bavaria.

It can also refer to individuals from either of two places in Switzerland named Benken in Basel and Zurich cantons.

The name reflects the profession of craftsmanship, specifically related to woodworking.

In summary, the name has both occupational and geographical significance.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Benker family from?

What did your Benker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benker.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Benker family records will you find?

What is the average Benker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Benker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benker in 1945 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

Benker Family History

Benker Surname Meaning

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Benker Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Benker

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Where is the Benker family from?

What did your Benker ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Benker family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Benker lifespan?

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