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Benco Name Meaning

Slovak (mainly Benčo): from a pet form of a personal name derived from Latin Benedictus (see Benedict compare Benko ). Americanized form of Croatian Slovenian or other Slavic Benko or of its Hungarian cognates Benkó Benkő. This is also an Italianized form of the Slovenian name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bence, Bench, Benko, Besco, Beno, Benyo, Genco, Bento, Benck, Beck

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Where is the Benco family from?

You can see how Benco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Benco families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benco's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Benco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benco. 40% of Benco men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Benco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benco 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Benco. 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 96 military records available for the last name Benco. For the veterans among your Benco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benco in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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