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Bencke Family History

Bencke Name 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: Bence, Mencke, Benike, Benke, Benck, Beneke, Benecke, Beck, Berke

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Where is the Bencke family from?

You can see how Bencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bencke families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bencke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bencke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bencke. 34% of Bencke men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Bencke women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bencke were Operator and Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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What Bencke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencke 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Bencke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 248 military records available for the last name Bencke. For the veterans among your Bencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bencke in 1953 was 26, and 97 in 2004.

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