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Benchin Family History

Benchin 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: Benthin, Bench, Minchin, Beeching, Bechen, Bennin, Benskin, Pechin

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Where is the Benchin family from?

You can see how Benchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benchin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benchin families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benchin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benchin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benchin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Benchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Benchin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benchin. For the veterans among your Benchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Benchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Benchin in 1964 was 85, and 48 in 1992.

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