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Benkins Family History

Benkins 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: Jenkins, Denkins, Belkin, Benis, Henkin, Boykins, Burkins, Jenkin

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Where is the Benkins family from?

You can see how Benkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benkins families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Benkins families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkins's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Benkins families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkins 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 Benkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benkins. 100% of Benkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Benkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkins 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Benkins. 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 14 military records available for the last name Benkins. For the veterans among your Benkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Benkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benkins in 1971 was 89, and 30 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkins 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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