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Bengas Family History

Bengas 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: Kangas, Bena, Bellas, Benis, Benda, Menges, Berges, Banyas, Bergan

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Where is the Bengas family from?

You can see how Bengas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bengas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bengas families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengas's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bengas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bengas 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 Bengas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bengas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bengas. For the veterans among your Bengas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Bengas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bengas in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 1993.

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