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Benga Family History

Benga 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: Bena, Benda, Benza, Benge, Bega, Benya, Feng, Meng, Berg, Teng

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Where is the Benga family from?

You can see how Benga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Benga family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Benga's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benga. 100% of Benga women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Benga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Benga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benga 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Benga. 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 15 military records available for the last name Benga. For the veterans among your Benga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Benga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benga in 1970 was 49, and 49 in 2002.

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