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Benci Family History

Benci Surname 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, Bench, Beni, Lenci, Cenci, Benck, Beck, Bandi, Pecci, Ben

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Where is the Benci family from?

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

There are 259 census records available for the last name Benci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benci 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Benci. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Benci. For the veterans among your Benci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benci lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Benci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Benci in 1964 was 70, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benci ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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