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Benkula Family History

Benkula 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: Sekula, Bakula, Penkala, Kenkel, Ventura, Denault, Belka, Benkert

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Where is the Benkula family from?

You can see how Benkula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benkula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benkula family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benkula's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Benkula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benkula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benkula ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Benkula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benkula 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 Benkula. 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 14 military records available for the last name Benkula. For the veterans among your Benkula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benkula lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Benkula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benkula in 1966 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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