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Bengay Family History

Bengay 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: Benway, Begay, Bena, Benda, Bergan, Bengel, Bendy, Benza, Benge

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Where is the Bengay family from?

You can see how Bengay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengay family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bengay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Bengay family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bengay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bengay. 100% of Bengay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Bengay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Bengay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bengay. 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 Bengay. For the veterans among your Bengay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengay lifespan?

Average Bengay life expectancy in 1979 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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