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Benkler Family History

Benkler 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: Beckler, Bendler, Bentler, Benker, Bentley, Banker, Tendler, Betler

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Where is the Benkler family from?

You can see how Benkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Benkler families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Benkler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkler 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 Benkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benkler. 38% of Benkler men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Benkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Benkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkler 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Benkler. 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 154 military records available for the last name Benkler. For the veterans among your Benkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Benkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benkler in 1966 was 75, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkler 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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