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Bennecke Family History

Bennecke 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: Brennecke, Benecke, Hennecke, Reinecke, Henneke, Bennick, Bernecker

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Where is the Bennecke family from?

You can see how Bennecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bennecke family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennecke's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bennecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennecke 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 Bennecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennecke. 50% of Bennecke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bennecke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennecke were Electrician and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Bennecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Bennecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennecke 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Bennecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bennecke. For the veterans among your Bennecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennecke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bennecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bennecke in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennecke 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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