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Bencko Family History

Bencko 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: Benko, Benck, Beck, Bence, Bench, Berko, Besco, Wenck, Banko, Beno

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Where is the Bencko family from?

You can see how Bencko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bencko families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bencko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Bencko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencko 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bencko. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bencko. For the veterans among your Bencko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bencko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bencko in 1964 was 87, and 59 in 2001.

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