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Bennecker Family History

Bennecker 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: Bernecker, Besecker, Renneker, Dannecker, Reinecker, Brennecke

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Where is the Bennecker family from?

You can see how Bennecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bennecker families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bennecker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bennecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennecker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bennecker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bennecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennecker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bennecker. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bennecker. For the veterans among your Bennecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennecker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Bennecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bennecker in 1966 was 35, and 46 in 1996.

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