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Bennke Family History

Bennke 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: Bennie, Benne, Benike, Benke, Behnke, Beneke, Beinke, Bence, Berke

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Where is the Bennke family from?

You can see how Bennke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bennke families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bennke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bennke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennke 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 Bennke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bennke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennke 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bennke. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bennke. For the veterans among your Bennke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Bennke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bennke in 1961 was 31, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennke 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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