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Bencher Family History

Bencher 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: Becher, Belcher, Mencher, Beecher, Rencher, Betcher, Beacher, Bence

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Where is the Bencher family from?

You can see how Bencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bencher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bencher families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bencher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bencher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bencher. 67% of Bencher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bencher women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Bencher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencher 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Bencher. 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 103 military records available for the last name Bencher. For the veterans among your Bencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bencher in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

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