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Bencosa Family History

Bencosa 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: Mendosa, Bencomo, Benson, Bence, Genova, Bench, Benton, Banos, Bena

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Where is the Bencosa family from?

You can see how Bencosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bencosa family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bencosa's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bencosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencosa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bencosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencosa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bencosa. 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 Bencosa. For the veterans among your Bencosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencosa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Bencosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bencosa in 1971 was 78, and 83 in 1981.

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