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Benkie Family History

Benkie 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: Benzie, Bennie, Benke, Bence, Berke, Bene, Denke, Belkin, Reekie

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Where is the Benkie family from?

You can see how Benkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Benkie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Benkie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkie 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 Benkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkie. 100% of Benkie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Benkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Benkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkie 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Benkie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Benkie. For the veterans among your Benkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Benkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Benkie in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkie 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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