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Bencur Family History

Bencur 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: Bence, Bench, Bender, Benner, Moncur, Mencer, Benter, Benfer

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Where is the Bencur family from?

You can see how Bencur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bencur families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencur's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bencur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencur ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Bencur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencur 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bencur. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bencur. For the veterans among your Bencur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencur lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bencur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bencur in 1970 was 58, and 81 in 2001.

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