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Bennek Family History

Bennek 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, Benne, Benney, Bennet, Berner, Jenner, Bence, Venner, Senne

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Where is the Bennek family from?

You can see how Bennek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bennek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bennek families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bennek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bennek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennek 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 Bennek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bennek. 100% of Bennek men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bennek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennek 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bennek. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bennek. For the veterans among your Bennek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bennek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bennek in 1972 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennek 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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