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Benneck Family History

Benneck 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: Bennick, Bernick, Bennett, Benner, Lennick, Reineck, Brennick

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Where is the Benneck family from?

You can see how Benneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benneck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Benneck families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benneck's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Benneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benneck 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 Benneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benneck. 100% of Benneck 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 Benneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Benneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneck 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Benneck. 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 42 military records available for the last name Benneck. For the veterans among your Benneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benneck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Benneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benneck in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benneck 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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