Origins of the Benkel surname
About the Benkels
We have a total of 53 records for people with the last name Benkel.
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Interesting facts about Benkel
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Benkels most likely to marry?
Klingels
What are the most common Benkel first names?
Louis
Johannes
Sarah
Elisabetha
Common jobs for Benkels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Benkels in 1921
Hairdresser
1
Kitchenmaid Domestic Servant
1
Nursery Maid
1
Ohne Gewerbe
1
Tobacconists Assistant
1
Commmon male occupations for Benkels in 1921
Apprentice (Watch)
2
Cigar Manager
1
Coal Miner Hewer
1
Eisendreher
1
Factory Worker
1
