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Benkman Family History

Benkman 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: Beckman, Berkman, Beekman, Bensman, Backman, Berman, Bellman, Buckman

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Where is the Benkman family from?

You can see how Benkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Benkman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Benkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkman 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Benkman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Benkman. For the veterans among your Benkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Benkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benkman in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkman 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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