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Benkner Family History

Benkner 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: Benner, Beckner, Berkner, Benker, Berner, Jenner, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Benkner family from?

You can see how Benkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benkner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkner 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 90 census records available for the last name Benkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkner 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 Benkner. 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 116 military records available for the last name Benkner. For the veterans among your Benkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benkner in 1963 was 75, and 115 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benkner 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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